T.N. Foulis, Ltd: The Garden of Friendship. , Edinburgh: T.N. Foulis, Ltd, 1923.viii + 173 + ii pp. 20 x 14 cm. Edinburgh and London: T. N. Foulis, 1923. De Luxe edition, in brown suede yapp binding, with blind-stamped illustration and title on front cover. Top edge gilt. Eight tipped-in illustrations in colour by H C Preston MacGoun, R.S.W. Fourteen essays and odes on friendship by Francis Bacon, Joseph Addison, Dr Johnson (2), Oliver Goldsmith, Thomas Carlyle, William Cowper, R. W. Emerson, Martin Tupper, Samuel Boyes, George Berkeley, Sir Richard Steele, Lord Houghton, and Michael Lord of Montaigne. Dusty at ends, front hinge weakening, and some spotting at rear, but still a very nice, and readable, production. (Book ref. 12890) £23.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Saintfield Antiques & Fine Books , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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