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Vintage 1905–1908 The Connoisseur’s Library Set of 3 – Methuen London – Ivories, Jewellery, English Coloured Books – Hardcovers with Gilt Stamping
Up for sale is a stunning, matching trio of reference volumes from the prestigious The Connoisseur’s Library, published by Methuen & Co., London during the Edwardian era. Bound in olive-green cloth featuring heavy gilt-stamped decorations and lettering, these heavy royal octavo volumes make an incredible statement on any bookshelf or library display.
1. English Coloured Books by Martin Hardie (1906) — A definitive historical study covering the great age of color-plate books, aquatints, and lithography.
2. Ivories by Alfred Maskell (1905) — An exhaustive exploration of carved ivory across world history, packed with fine collotype plates.
3. Jewellery by H. Clifford Smith (1908) — A comprehensive guide tracking the evolution of jewelry design from antiquity onward, illustrated with numerous detailed photographic plates.
Condition Report:
Structurally sound and intact with firm hinges. Covers show standard rubbing, minor edge wear, and fading typical of early 20th-century cloth bindings. The text blocks and illustrated plates (including color and monochrome plates) are clean, bright, and remarkably well-preserved. Please review all photos for a closer look at the exact condition.
Item Specifics:
Publisher: Methuen & Co., London
Binding: Hardcover (Olive-green cloth with gilt ornamentation)
Subject: Antiques & Collecting, Decorative Arts Reference
Publication Year: 1905–1908
Language: English
Condition: Good antique condition; solid bindings, clean interior plates, minor shelf wear and rubbing to extremities.
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