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( Dore, Gustave; Landseer, Sir Edwin; Hunt, Holman; Leighton, Sir Frederick; Abbey, E.A.; Moreau, G.; et al). Brewer LL.D., Rev. E. Cobham; Harland, Marion, editor. CHARACTER SKETCHES OF ROMANCE, FICTION AND THE DRAMA. A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook By The Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. Edited by Marion Harland. (4 Volumes, Complete Set). New York: Selmar Hess, 1892-1896. Quarto, 11-1/2 inches high by 9 inches wide. Four hardcover volumes, bound in pictorial olive green cloth with gilt decorations and an art nouveau illustration stamped on the front covers, with moire pastedowns and endpapers. Titled in gilt on the spines. All edges are gilt. The corners and head & tail of the spines are lightly bumped and the bottom edges of the covers are slightly rubbed. Volume 1 (1892): viii & 408 pages. Volume 2 (1896): vi & 408 pages. Volume 3: (1896): vi & 408 pages. Volume 4 (1892): vi & 384 pages. Each volume is illustrated with a color frontispiece and 84 plates with printed tissue guards, a total of 340 plates in all including works by Gustave Dore, Sir Edwin Landseer, Holman Hunt, Sir Frederick Leighton, E.A. Abbey, and G. Moreau. The front hinge of the second volume is cracked opposite the front blank leaf. An attractive set. Volume 4 contains an "English and American bibliography" pages 285-336, and "Authors and dates of dramas and operas" pages 342-384. TERMS: Shipping charges are calculated based on the total packed weight of this item. New York State residents will be assessed and charged the relevant sales tax. All items are guaranteed authentic and as described. Be sure to add me to your favorites list ! Check out my other items !
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