Jameson Sacred & Legendary Art iconography 1863 fine 2 vol set leather books

Sacred and Legendary Art by Mrs. Jameson. Fourth Edition.

Issued London, 1863 by Longman, Green, et al.

Stamped period 1/4 leather bindings from Hatchards, London bindery. With original printed paper wraps bound in. Marbled boards and endpapers, text block paper untrimmed and slightly deckled edges.

Beautiful 19th cent. 2 vol set. Heavily illustrated throughout the text with line drawings and many full page etched plates with tissue guards as well.

Set remains clean, tight, sound, spines uniformly slightly age toned/ lightened, minor small scuff spots or surface scratches, light staining to cloth, leather remains supple, bindings sturdy and firm. Handsome set printed on heavy paper.

Measures c. 8 1/2” H x 6 1/4”W.

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