[Fine Binding] Gabriele Rossetti

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Rossetti, William Michael. Gabriele Rossetti: A Versified Autobiography. New York: E. P. Dutton, 1902. Limited to 105 copies for America, of which this is #31. Illustrated with por traits. Bound in burgundy morocco (unsigned) with a gilt-ruled rectangular pattern with curvilinear elements on the front and rear covers. Five bands to spine, each gilt-ruled, with the title to the second compartment. Gilt-ruled turn-ins with patterned Japanese paper pastedowns. All edges gilt. Stored in a fabric cloth bag with ties (appears to be original). Measures approx. 5.5" x 8.5". Some gilt loss, particularly to the ruling at the edge of the covers (see pics). Show more