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Moorland Mousie Hardcover - 1929

by Golden Gorse [pseudonym of Muriel Wace (1881-1968)]

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  • Hardcover
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London / New York: Country Life LTD / Charles Scribner's Sons, 1929. Number 35 of a limited edition of 150 copies signed and numbered by the illustrator, Lionel Edwards. 106 pages, plus 16 plates, as well as a full duplicate set of all 16 plates. Duplicate plates and volume are housed in original pictorial box, and entire box is now housed in a custom, silk lined book box. Original glassine wraps still protects the volume. Book box is in red burgundy cloth, with burgundy dyed Moroccan leather over spine with raised spine bands and gilt stamped lettering/decoration. The book shows scattered light foxing. Volume is otherwise Fine. Glassine wrap is very good, showing only light creasing and slight wear on edges. The original paper covered box shows scuffs and some surface tears, as well as some wear along edges and at the fold. This is the box with the sleeve holding the duplicate illustrations. The envelope housing these illustrations shows slight wear at edge. All sixteen duplicate illustrations remain Fine. The quarter leather custom made book box housing all of this remains in Fine condition. A complete and very scarce set all housed in a lovely binding to display on your shelf.. Signed by the Author. First Edition. Quarter Leather. Very Good+/No Dust Jacket. Illus. by Lionel Edwards. sm 4to.
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