![READE, Charles (1814-84). [Works], London: The Grolier Society, [c.1910]. 25 volumes, 8° (209 x 140mm). Titles on japan paper printed in red and black, plates by Frank T. Merrill in 2 states on japan paper, one state hand-coloured. Very finely-bound in contemporary purple morocco gilt, the covers with elaborate foliate corners incorporating red heart onlays, at the centres a large floral spray with cream and green onlays, spines gilt in compartments, doublures, gilt edges (spines rather faded). ONE OF 5 "EDITIONS DES AQUARELLES" COPIES, THIS SET LETTERED "A".](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2004/CSK/2004_CSK_09808_0101_000(074217).jpg?w=1)
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READE, Charles (1814-84). [Works], London: The Grolier Society, [c.1910]. 25 volumes, 8° (209 x 140mm). Titles on japan paper printed in red and black, plates by Frank T. Merrill in 2 states on japan paper, one state hand-coloured. Very finely-bound in contemporary purple morocco gilt, the covers with elaborate foliate corners incorporating red heart onlays, at the centres a large floral spray with cream and green onlays, spines gilt in compartments, doublures, gilt edges (spines rather faded). ONE OF 5 "EDITIONS DES AQUARELLES" COPIES, THIS SET LETTERED "A".
AN EXCEPTIONALLY ATTRACTIVE SET. SEE PLATE II. (25)
AN EXCEPTIONALLY ATTRACTIVE SET. SEE PLATE II. (25)
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