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Leather Gilt Book Two on A Tower by Hardy #1805480

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Leather Gilt Book Two on A Tower by Hardy #1805480
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Exceptional Fine Binding.Author is Hardy 3 Vol Set</em></td>
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I?m very excited to offer this first edition 3 volume book set bound in full forest green morocco leather by the prestigious Bayntun Riviere Binding Firm of Bath, England! It is Two on A Tower by Thomas Hardy, London, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington 1882 (FIRST EDITION). If you are familiar with this firm you already know what I?m talking about but if you aren?t I have included an in-depth biography at the end of the description. The finishing styles used by Bayntun Riviere are quite unique and extensive. Finishing is a term used to describe the lettering, tooling and any other decoration of a book. A feature of Bayntun Riviere bindery is the unique collection of finishing tools. Many tools follow the designs of important binders of earlier centuries. There are numerous design/styles offered and this book has the most extensive and most expensive spine with gold gilt centre tools, tooled bands, two line raised panels, gilt centres and panels, and contrasting leather panels all in full gold gilt. The cover has a gold gilt two line panel with floral gilt motifs at each corner (back and front). The end papers are marbleized which is hand done making each sheet a unique one of a kind. The interior outer edge of each end paper is elaborately ornate with tooled gold gilt scrolls with all edges gilt. Bayntun Riviere uses only the finest materials; premium grade morocco leathers, 23ct gold leaf and hand-marbled papers. This romantic novel relates the love affair between ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Fine</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1882</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:Leather Gilt Book Two on A Tower by Hardy</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Northport Maine 04849</td></tr>
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