London: Longman, Orme, Brown, Green & Longmans, 1840. First Edition. The most unusual trade binding we can recall seeing; publisher’s paper covered boards, primarily gold and brown, patterned with flowers and semi-abstract lines reminiscent of branches or a river’s course, bordered by blind stamped lines with ornaments; lettered on the spine with the title in a remarkably modern sans-serif type style. The text itself, illustrated with wood engravings, is very typical of the period, but the binding, which was certainly costly to produce, was well ahead of its time. Aside from rubbing along the extremities, very good.

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Bookseller: Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 37823P
Title: Sporting Scenes and Country Characters
Author: MARTINGALE
Book Condition: Used - First Edition. The most unusual trade binding we can recall seeing; publisher’s paper covered boards, primarily gold and brown
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Longman, Orme, Brown, Green & Longmans
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1840
Bookseller catalogs: BINDINGS;

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About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.

With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.

Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment

In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.

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First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
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