John Milton - The Poetical Works of John Milton in Vellucent Binding - 1897
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The Poetical Works of John Milton in Vellucent Binding, by John Milton.
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First Thus.
A very nice example of a Vellucent binding by Cedric Chivers of Bath (and signed to the rear inside board).
Full dark blue leather, with a lovely Art Nouveau wreath design. This has a small Mother of Pearl inlay to the top and is gilt decoration around. The design if clean and well defined.
There is a small rubbing / discolouration to the corners of the boards. The spine has a simple gilt decoration. The blue of the spine is significantly faded to a brown. All edges gilt. Still a very nice example of Chiver’s work.
The book within is the “Albion Edition” of Milton’s poetical works, with a frontis of the poet. 608 pages. A good clean example of Milton’s poems. Chivers developed the technique of “Vellucent binding.” First a design was painted on paper and covered with a thin, treated and thus translucent layer of vellum.
Chivers patented his method in 1898, so our example was produced around this time. This example shows two of Chiver’s additional embellishments, with a small piece of Mother of Pearl and gilt detailing.
200 by 140mm (7¾ by 5½ inches).
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
First Thus.
A very nice example of a Vellucent binding by Cedric Chivers of Bath (and signed to the rear inside board).
Full dark blue leather, with a lovely Art Nouveau wreath design. This has a small Mother of Pearl inlay to the top and is gilt decoration around. The design if clean and well defined.
There is a small rubbing / discolouration to the corners of the boards. The spine has a simple gilt decoration. The blue of the spine is significantly faded to a brown. All edges gilt. Still a very nice example of Chiver’s work.
The book within is the “Albion Edition” of Milton’s poetical works, with a frontis of the poet. 608 pages. A good clean example of Milton’s poems. Chivers developed the technique of “Vellucent binding.” First a design was painted on paper and covered with a thin, treated and thus translucent layer of vellum.
Chivers patented his method in 1898, so our example was produced around this time. This example shows two of Chiver’s additional embellishments, with a small piece of Mother of Pearl and gilt detailing.
200 by 140mm (7¾ by 5½ inches).
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Fine Bindings, Literature, Poetry
Book Title
The Poetical Works of John Milton in Vellucent Binding
Author/ Illustrator
John Milton
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1897
Height
20 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Width
14 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
London: Frederick Warne and Co.
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
608
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