Ouida ARIADNE 1887 Bernhard Tauchnitz RARE 'paper vellum' binding

$ 27.73

Description

Ouida ARIADNE 1887 Bernhard Tauchnitz RARE 'paper vellum' binding. Bernhard Tauchnitz, Leipzig, 1877. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Near Fine. Marbled endpapers. Bound in cream colored vellum with gilt spine decorations and leather inset on the spine with the title in gilt. Bernhard Tauchnitz, Leipzig, 1877. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Near Fine. Copyright Edition. Two Volume set. Bound without Series Half Titles and no advertisements. Marbled endpapers. Bound in cream colored vellum with gilt spine decorations and leather inset on the spine with the title in gilt. I have seen this binding described as 'vellum', 'faux vellum' and 'paper vellum'. This copy was once in the collection of The American Academy in Rome and has some minor markings: ink stamps to the title page; discreet pencil Library numbers to the top corner of the front endpaper; discreet Library numbers and the word 'Stack' in black ink on the upper left corner of the front cover. A clean example, mild cover dustiness, but solid and well kept. Attractive! ; Two Volumes. Bookseller Inventory # 229100 California residents must add 8.5% Sales Tax or provide a valid California Resale number. No exceptions! Shipping via the USPS. I have been a USED and Rare Bookseller for 40 years, so I'm generally accurate in my descriptions and will pack everything well! Thanks for looking!