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Lot 256

Blome, Richard, Hawking or Faulconry, London: The Cresset Press, 1929   4to (215 x 173mm),...

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Lot 256

Blome, Richard, Hawking or Faulconry, London: The Cresset Press, 1929  
4to (215 x 173mm),...

Price Realised: £787

Estimate: £200 - £300

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Lot 256

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Blome, Richard, Hawking or Faulconry, London: The Cresset Press, 1929  

4to (215 x 173mm), half-title with limitation on reverse, limited edition no.XXV of 50 copies on Arnold handmade paper, of a total limited edition of 650 copies, large folding plate facing title, bound in faux red morocco gilt by Asprey, the spine with six compartments and raised gilt bands to the spine, stamped Asprey to lined pastedown, top edge gilt, others untrimmed, in slipcase

Provenance: Property of a Royal Family.     

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