The Club, or a Dialogue between Father and Son

Published by Printed for the Proprietor by John Johnson, London, 1817

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Seller: Nelson Rare Books, ABAA, Haddonfield, NJ, U.S.A.Nelson Rare Books, ABAA

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One of only 18 unnumbered copies on white Chinese paper, which is mounted on larger vellum paper with a Greek motif border, all within another border of vines and leaves. Extensively illustrated with woodcuts by Thurston. Kohlmetz, who provided a bibliography of Puckle's Club, referred to the copies on Chinese paper as a "most sumptuous and noble book." 4o. [4], x, [7], 96pp. [recto only]. Scarce as issued. Lowndes 2005 ("a neat edition with wood cuts by Thurston"); Chatto, Treatise on Wood Engraving, Historical and Practical, pg. 632 (1839); Kohlmetz 15. Very good in circa early 20th-century full levant morocco ruled in gilt, spine elaborately tooled and lettered in gilt, raised bands, gilt inner dentelles, top edge gilt, by Riviere & Son. Spine a bit sunned, some rubbing to edges and extremities, front hinge cracked, some foxing and soiling within.

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Title
The Club, or a Dialogue between Father and Son
Author
[Fine Binding; Limited Edition]. Puckle, James
Publisher
Printed for the Proprietor by John Johnson, London
Publication year
1817
Binding
Hardcover
Seller catalogs
18th Century British Literature, 19th Century British Literature, Bindings (Fine), Limited Editions, Printing - Fine Press

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