The Lord of the Isles, by Sir Walter
Scott, 1857
A Double Fore Edge Painted Book
Inventory #B3350-159-g
Scott, 1857
A Double Fore Edge Painted Book
Inventory #B3350-159-g
The Lord of the Isles, by Sir Walter Scott, 1857,
bound in full red leather with intricate gold tooling
around the border of the front and back boards as
well as on the raised spine and beautifully detailed
dentelle edging on inside of covers. Profusely
illustrated throughout the text. Excellent condition.
Split (Double) Fore Edge Paintings depicting
beautiful scenic views with inset cameos of scenic
views. Published in Edinburgh by Adam and
Charles Black, North Bridge. From the collection of
Sir Harry Page, who was the foremost collector of
Victorian Fore Edge Painted Books. $3,000.00
Inventory #B3350-159-g 8.25"H 5.5"W 1.5"D
bound in full red leather with intricate gold tooling
around the border of the front and back boards as
well as on the raised spine and beautifully detailed
dentelle edging on inside of covers. Profusely
illustrated throughout the text. Excellent condition.
Split (Double) Fore Edge Paintings depicting
beautiful scenic views with inset cameos of scenic
views. Published in Edinburgh by Adam and
Charles Black, North Bridge. From the collection of
Sir Harry Page, who was the foremost collector of
Victorian Fore Edge Painted Books. $3,000.00
Inventory #B3350-159-g 8.25"H 5.5"W 1.5"D
