[FORE-EDGE PAINTING]. COWPER, William (1731-1800). Poems. L...
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[FORE-EDGE PAINTING]. COWPER, William (1731-1800). Poems. London: J. Johnson, 1798-1815.
3 volumes, small 8vo (162 x 95 mm). Full contemporary red straight-grain morocco gilt, “F.M.” initials gilt-stamped on upper covers, edges gilt, EACH VOLUME CONCEALING A FORE-EDGE PAINTING depicting characters from Alice in Wonderland including Alice, Mad Hatter, White Rabbit, and the Queen of Hearts (joints and corners a bit rubbed, vol. 3 chipped at head, front joint touched up). Provenance: “F.M” stamped on covers; A.M.C. (ownership initials dated 1807).
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[FORE-EDGE PAINTING]. COWPER, William (1731-1800). Poems. L...
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