The Ring and the Book
London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1868-1869. First edition. Hardcover. 4 vol. Post 8vo. [5], 2-245, [1] (pages of publisher's advertisements); [5], 2-251, [1] pp.; [5], 2-249, [1]; [5], 2-235, [1] pp. Bound in green publisher's cloth over beveled-edge boards with black decorations, spines lettered in gold with black decorations. Brown coated endpapers and pastedowns. Books housed in a mid-twentieth century olive green slipcase. Mixed numbering on the spines. Wise 21-22. Good to Very Good. Item #00008512
Traces of wear to the extremities and a contemporary owner's name on each title page, a few hinges in the volumes slightly tender from recent repairs.
Price: $200.00