The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope. With Life / Alexander Pope
Entry/Object ID
2015.7.106
Description
670 pages. Illustrations.
Red ruled text
Collection
Kathleen V. Roberts Collection of Decorated Publishers' Bindings
Lexicon
Search Terms
English poetry, 1880s
Dimensions
Height
7-3/4 in
Width
5 in
Book Details
Author
Alexander Pope
Publisher
Thomas Y. Crowell & Company
Place Published
City
New York
State/Province
New York
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Date Published
circa 1880
Binding
Binding Type
Publisher's Binding- Gold Band Titles
Binding Notes
Bound in beveled blue cloth with black stamping to cover and spine in a repeating pattern, ruled, Eastlake inspired design. Central gilt stamped rectangle of title, geometrical elements, and a diagonal focus, using matte and bright gilt. Spine has a strong diagonal design of repeating patterns. Publisher's name to bottom of spine: T.Y. Crowell and Co. in gilt ribbon scroll. Wide gilt stamped title band to spine. All edges gilt. Plain endpapers.
Notes
No publication date.
Relationships
Related Entries
Notes
Uniform binding with Moore (2015.7.103)
Exhibition
Bound for Beauty: Highlights from the Roberts Collection
