1855 EXQUISITE Keepsake Poetry Mary Shelley William Thackeray Illustrated
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1855 EXQUISITE Keepsake Poetry Mary Shelley William Thackeray Illustrated
“The Keepsake: A Gift for the Holidays,” published by John C. Riker, is a 19th-century gift-book that celebrates the refinement of literary tastes of its time. It beautifully marries literature and art, featuring a collection of 35 poems and short stories accompanied by 9 detailed, engraved illustrations. The illustrations have been carefully chosen to mirror the diverse content, showcasing exceptional artistry and exquisite detailing. The contributors to this volume are numerous and include such notable figures like Mary Shelley (The Author of “Frankenstein”) with two of her early works entitled, “The Invisible Girl” and “Ferdinando Eboli,” as well as William Makepeace Thackerays “The Pen and the Album,” among many others!
Item number: #41475
Price: $499
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The Keepsake: A Gift for the Holidays.
New York: John C. Riker, [1855]. First Edition
Details:
Collation: Complete
vi, [3], 10-304
9 engraved plates, 2 in color (including presentation plate, illustrations list, and vignette title page)
Provenance: Handwritten
Mary E Bower
Mary Neidich
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~10in X 7.25in (25cm x 18.5cm)
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41475
“The Keepsake: A Gift for the Holidays,” published by John C. Riker, is a 19th-century gift-book that celebrates the refinement of literary tastes of its time. It beautifully marries literature and art, featuring a collection of 35 poems and short stories accompanied by 9 detailed, engraved illustrations. The illustrations have been carefully chosen to mirror the diverse content, showcasing exceptional artistry and exquisite detailing. The contributors to this volume are numerous and include such notable figures like Mary Shelley (The Author of “Frankenstein”) with two of her early works entitled, “The Invisible Girl” and “Ferdinando Eboli,” as well as William Makepeace Thackerays “The Pen and the Album,” among many others!
Item number: #41475
Price: $499
[VARIOUS]
The Keepsake: A Gift for the Holidays.
New York: John C. Riker, [1855]. First Edition
Details:
Collation: Complete
vi, [3], 10-304
9 engraved plates, 2 in color (including presentation plate, illustrations list, and vignette title page)
Provenance: Handwritten
Mary E Bower
Mary Neidich
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~10in X 7.25in (25cm x 18.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
41475
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1855 EXQUISITE Keepsake Poetry Mary Shelley William Thackeray Illustrated
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