THE BOOK OF WISDOM AND LIES. A Georgian Story-book of the Eighteenth Century

first edition Hardcover

1894 · London

by Orbeliani, Sulkhan-Saba; Oliver Wardrop
London: Printed by William Morris at the Kelmscott Press, 1894. Book. Near fine condition. Hardcover. First Edition. Octavo (8vo). xviii, 256 pages of text. Original publisher's vellum is bright and attractive, without defect or blemish, with minimal soiling to the spine; two of the four original green ribbon ties are lacking. Text is printed in black and red in Golden type. Woodcut title, borders and ornamental initials. The colophon states the publication was completed September 29th, 1894. Limited to 250 copies published. Measures just over 8.25" (210mm). Previous owner's stamp neatly on the inside front cover. First edition.. (Inventory (truncated)
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