Binding: Signed binding done by Bradley & Co., whose embossed stamp is on the front fly-leaf: Green cloth, covers framed in blind, front cover with gilt-stamped wreath of putti, spine gilt extra. All edges gilt.

•  Binding as above, cloth rubbed over corners and edges and chipping over spine extremities, spine gilt a bit rubbed. Front free endpaper with binder’s small pressure-stamp, and with early pencilled gift inscription. Pages clean. An engaging, very giftable item.