JONSON, Ben. (Lieut, - Col. Francis Cunningham edits).: The Works of ben Jonson. With critical and explanatory notes and a memoir by William Gifford. , London: Chatto & Windus, 1903 -1904.

New Edn. Medium 8vo. (18cm. tall x 12cm.). pp. cxv, 463; v, 587; & xxiv, 530. 2 column format with single black lined borders. Handsomely and solidly bound in full calf. 5 gilt decorated raised bands. The upper panel is double gilt ruled surrounding a gilt crown over a rose. The title and Vol No. in gilt directly applied occupy the next two panels. Panels 4 & 5 are double ruled with elaborately decorated centres. The lowest panel carries a gilt crown over portcullis. The back and front boards have double ruled gilt borders with elaborate gilt crests. The doublures are blind ruled. Endpapers are a superb quality of marbled stock. The edges are marbled. Vols I & II. show the lightest of scuffing to the boards with slight wear to the hinges. Vol. III. shows a small repaired tear to the freont board. There is astain to the lower edge of the back board. The contents show some occasional light soiling. In all a very good set. (Book ref. 2829)  £85.00

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