The Property of Nicole and William M. Keck II CHIVERS OF BATH. BURNEY, FANNY. 1752-1840. THOMSON, HUGH. 1860-1920. Evelina, or The History of a Young Lady's Entrance Into the World. London: MacMillan and Co., 1903. 8vo. Hand-painted vellum by Cedric Chivers of Bath, top edge gilt. Corners slightly bumped, slight cracking to top joint, light soiling. Elaborately decorated vellucent binding in polychrome paints and gilt on vellum over beveled boards, featuring a portrait of the title character based upon on Thomson's illustrations in the book, stamped by the maker on the back turn-in.
The Property of Nicole and William M. Keck II CHIVERS OF BATH. BURNEY, FANNY. 1752-1840. THOMSON, HUGH. 1860-1920. Evelina, or The History of a Young Lady's Entrance Into the World. London: MacMillan and Co., 1903. 8vo. Hand-painted vellum by Cedric Chivers of Bath, top edge gilt. Corners slightly bumped, slight cracking to top joint, light soiling. Elaborately decorated vellucent binding in polychrome paints and gilt on vellum over beveled boards, featuring a portrait of the title character based upon on Thomson's illustrations in the book, stamped by the maker on the back turn-in.
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