Fine Books & Manuscripts
Description:
Decorative Bindings, Sets: Taylor, Bayard (1825-1878) Picturesque Europe. London: Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co., [1876-1879]. Five large quarto volumes, first English edition, illustrated, bound in uniform contemporary full red calf, gilt, bindings rubbed, scattered light foxing to text and plates, 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (5)
Provenance: The Estate of David Spinney.
Estimate $300-500
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Keywords
David Spinney, London
Christopher D. Fox
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
508-970-3200
Fine Books & Manuscripts
The Fine Books & Manuscripts department delivers scholarship, expertise, and attention to detail in appraisals, evaluations and auctions of rare and historically important material ranging from medieval manuscripts to presidential documents.