Description: **Fine handcrafted leather bindings by Bayntun, the firm founded by George Bayntun in Bath in 1894, and Rivière, founded by Robert Rivière in London about 1840. In 1939 the two firms merged as the Bayntun-Rivière Bindery. **Henry Sotheran Ltd. Bookstore. Founded in York in 1761 and established in London on 1815, Henry Sotheran Limited has a long and distinguished history. For over 250 years they have been offering unsurpassed opportunities to collectors. (Biblio) *****This beautiful stated 1st Edition (1928) by Francis is in very good condition. Henry Southern Ltd is stamped on back of 1st free end paper. Bound by Bayntun-Riviere stamp on rear free end paper. Solid binding. Beautiful fine 3/4 blue morocco leather. Top edge has gold gilt. There is light toning to the beige paper volume. There is light toning/soiling to the edges. No writing within. The volume is 6" wide and 9" tall. The book is very tight and there are no remainder marks, not ex-library. Any issues have been reflected in the pricing. Please see pictures for more information and detail. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have. I will be glad to take additional pictures. I tried to describe the book through words and pictures the best I can but if you are not 100% satisfied with the purchase, please know you can return the book for full refund. Ships carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and packed securely in a box. Will ship within 1 business day of receiving payment. Thank you for looking!
Price: 639 USD
Location: Okatie, South Carolina
End Time: 2024-12-03T15:57:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: 3/4 Blue Morocco Leather
Language: English
Special Attributes: Bayntun-Riviere Binder, Henry Southern Ltd Stamped
Author: Grant R. Francis
Publisher: John Murray
Topic: Historical
Subject: History
