Robert Bloomfield's Rural Tales Ballads & Songs 1811 decorative leather binding

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Seller: RareMapsandBooks, Dover, NH, U.S.A.RareMapsandBooks

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(Old Books, Decorative Leather Bindings, Literature, Poetry, 19th Century Books). Rural Tales, Ballads, and Songs, by Robert Bloomfield. Published 1811, London for Vernor, Hood, and Sharpe, Poultry; and Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown.123 pages. Text in English. Illustrated w/ 11 full page woodcuts throughout. Period gilt ruled leather binding, embossed compartments, geometric and outline gilt ruled cover decorations blind stamped in contrast, marbled edges. Joints and spine well scuffed, joints splitting but boards remain strongly attached, spine ends chipped, covers still firmly attached Book remains well preserved and attractive on the shelf. It displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, the age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this scarce and attractive 200+ year old book survives. A nice looking early 19th century book in a hand-made decorative period binding which is very pleasing to modern eyes. Book Measures c. 6 1/2" H x 4 1/8" W.[B267-BR1224].…

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Title
Robert Bloomfield's Rural Tales Ballads & Songs 1811 decorative leather binding
Publication year
1811
Condition
good
Binding
Hardcover

RareMapsandBooks

Dover, NH, U.S.A.

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RareMapsandBooks.com has been in business full time for over 35 years. Owned by Brian DiMambro, 567 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820. We stand behind everything we sell as authentic for as long as you own it and welcome making your acquaintance if you buy, collect or deal in antiquarian items. These include old & rare books, antique maps, certified numismatics & gold coins, ephemera of all types, stereoviews, poster stamps, advertising history, historical printed culture, etc.

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Dover, NH U.S.A. 03820