Woman in All Ages, Fine Art Nouveau Leather Binding, 1 of 31, 1907, Vol 2, Roman

Description: Gorgeous Art Nouveau Binding with 24 Illustrations, 8 of which are water color Title:Woman: In All Ages and All Countries Volume II Roman Women Author: Rev. Alfred Brittain Description:Limitation page states: "Edition de Amis des Arts is strictly limited to 31 copies, of which this is copy no. 9 Bound for Emma E. Davidson"In this edition, the itaglio plates are in three printings: One of India paper; one on papier de Chine; and one on Whatman drawing paper finished in water-colors.Printed for subscribers only by George Barrie & Sons, Philadelphia8 3/4" x 6"411 pagesIn Blue Slipcase Binding:Full Purple / Gilt Morocco Fine Leather Binding. Stylized monogram of owner on front cover. Beautiful Leather Art Nouveau dsign inside covers with silk lined first and last free end papers. Stylized monogram of owner's initials on front cover. All edges gilt. Five raised bands on spine with gilt titles. Illustrustations:Each illustration is presented in 3 states: One of India paper; one on Papier de Chine; and one Whatman paper finished in water color.Frontispiece: The Convert, by G. R. C. Boulanger p. 24: Tullia, daughter of Servius, by E. Hildebrand p. 56: Cornelia, wife of Gracchus p. 104: The "new" woman in Rome, by G. R. C. Boulanger p. 192: The atrium of a Roman palatial home, from a water color M. Hoffbauer, after a restoration by Paul Benard p. 288: A Roman banquet, by Albert Baur p. 344 A Pompeian house, from a water-color by M. Hoffbauer, after a restoration by Jules Bouchot from Pliny's description p. 352: The chief vestal, by Henri P. Motte Provenance:Printed for Emma E. Davidson. Her name appears on the limitation page and as a stylized monogram on the front cover. Condition:near Fine. Minor wear to slipcase. Spine lightly sunned. Please see photos. Guaranteed Unconditionally. Also listed for sale are the other two bindings in this set.

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