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    30 September - 1 October 2003

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    • READE, Charles. [The Works]. L
    Lot 64

    READE, Charles. [The Works]. London: The Grolier Society, n.d. [circa 1910]. 25 volumes, 8o. Numerous engraved plates in two states, one colored. (Approx. 100 consecutive leaves of one volume with marginal tears.) Original red morocco elaborately gilt with floral design of black and white morocco inlays, spines gilt with a matching design, green and red morocco doublures with a central gilt coat-of-arms, silk linings, top edge gilt, (corners of one volume slightly bumped). LIMITED ''DES AQUARELLES'' EDITION, letter B of 5 sets with plates in two states. (25)

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    USD 5,975

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    USD 4,000 - USD 6,000

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    READE, Charles. [The Works]. London: The Grolier Society, n.d. [circa 1910]. 25 volumes, 8o. Numerous engraved plates in two states, one colored. (Approx. 100 consecutive leaves of one volume with marginal tears.) Original red morocco elaborately gilt with floral design of black and white morocco inlays, spines gilt with a matching design, green and red morocco doublures with a central gilt coat-of-arms, silk linings, top edge gilt, (corners of one volume slightly bumped). LIMITED "DES AQUARELLES" EDITION, letter B of 5 sets with plates in two states. (25)

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