Prize binding
Of the proficience and advancement of learning by rank Lord Verulam. Edited by B. Montagu Esq
London: William Pickering, 1838. First Pickering edition, small 8vo, pp. xvi, 350, [1]; inserted wood-engraved title page printed in red and black, Pickering anchor & dolphin device on title page; prize binding of full polished tan calf, gilt-decorated spine in 6 compartments, black morocco label in 1, marbled edges and endpapers, the front cover stamped in gilt "The / Grammar School / Dudley. / 1849." Extremities rubbed, else very good. Early ownership signature on flyleaf of "John G. C. Browne 1849," likely tghe recipient of the prize. This copy with what must be an uncommon final leaf bearing two printed spine labels for the book. No OCLC record accounts for this leaf. Keynes, p. 51; Kelly, 1838.1. Item #66453
Price: $300.00
