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May 2007 Fine Art & Antiques Auction

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1034. "Old Creole Days", by George Washington Cable

New York: Robert M. McBride, 1897. Illustrated edition of author's first book. ___BAL 2330. Illustrated by Albert Herter. Bound by Bennett of New York in in a three-quarter turquoise binding with gilt decorated raised bands and gilt flower alternating with gilt title/author/date lettering in the panels. The sides of daisies and foilage in an overall white, yellow, turquoise and green design is repeated on the endpapers. Quite lovely. Minor wear on outer front hinge front hinge and spine ends - truly very minor, bookplate, o/w fine. A lovely copy with binding and endpapers, as described. Bookcase, third shelf.



75/150   Sold $80.50
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