Ainsworth (William Harrison) [Historical Romances], 26 vol., including

Ainsworth (William Harrison) [Historical Romances], 26 vol., including supplementary portfolio, Edition des Amis des Arts, of the First State Large Paper Japan Edition, number 6 of 10 copies, 74 plates in portfolio, each vol. with colour facsimile title, impressions of historical portraits on india paper and with duplicates on papier de chine, three impressions of etchings on japan vellum, first state remarque, after remarque, one on dutch handmade paper, finished in watercolours, plates on silk largely after paintings by Hugh W. Ditzler, illustrated etchings in four states (to the relevant vol.), occasional light toning to edges, uniform contemporary green crushed morocco, spines with gilt lettering with floral bouquets inlaid in morocco to central compartment, spines browned with slight fading to lettering, pastedowns inlaid with decorative roses within green and pink leather bands circulated by florid scrolls in gilt, blue moiré silk lining, g.e., portfolio crushed green morocco, spine and edges browned, light rubbing, 8vo & folio, Philadelphia, 1900.

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