DIOGENES AMONG THE D.D.'S: A Book of Burlesques.
Glasgow: John S. Marr & Sons, [1883]. Third Edition. Hardcover. Small octavo: [ii], 126, 16 [ads] pp. Original green diagonal fine-ribbed cloth binding, with beveled boards; black-stamped ruled and floral ornamental borders, black and gilt-stamped dotted line and floral ornamental frame and spandrels for lobed panel, and gilt-stamped floral ornaments and ornamental panel with titling on the front panel; black-stamped ruled and floral ornamental head and tail bands, and gilt-stamped frame, floral ornaments, ornamental panel with titling on the spine; and blind-stamped ruled borders, and central floral ornamental device on the rear panel. All edges gilt, with dark cream coated endpapers. Tiny bit of rubbing to the corners and tips; else near fine. Provenance: from the Publishers' Bookbindings collection of Ellen K. Morris and Edward S. Levin. Near fine. Item #80442
Price: $150.00