[Fine Binding] Cicero: De Officiis

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Cicero. De Officiis. London: Arthur L. Humphreys, 1902. Title page printed in red and black and decorated initials. Bound in full dark red crushed morocco to an arts & crafts desig n, with several gilt-ruled borders, floral decoration at each corner of both covers, and gilt title to front cover. Six gilt ruled spine compartments with author in 2nd compartment. Dark green endpapers, and gilt-ruled turn-ins. All edges gilt. Very similar to the early work Sangorski & Sutcliffe was producing at this time period Measures approx. 6.75" x 8.5". Spine slightly faded, bookplate removed from front pastedown leaving a slight mark, some foxing to pages. Show more