Romola
London: Smith, Elder, and Co., 1863. First edition. leather_bound. iv, 336; iv, 333, [2, ads]; iv, 292 pages. 19.5 x 13 cm. First edition in book form published immediately after the final serial publication in Cornhill Magazine between July 1862 and August 1863. BAKER & ROSS A7.21 describe this as the first book edition, noting ad leaf at the end of Vol. II. Original cloth from boards and spine panel mounted to leaves bound at end of each volume. Text clean and sharp. Triple gilt border panels, raised bands, spine panels richly gilt in floral motifs, inner dentelles, navy endpapers. Contemporary full brown calf, spine titles in green. Teg. Near fine. 3 Vols. Item #23821
Price: $895.00