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[Crane, Walter] Spenser's Faerie Queene (85 full-page Woodcuts].

Wise, Thomas J.

London: George Allen, The Chiswick Press, 1897.

First edition. Quartos. Six Volumes. Original white cloth with gilt cover illustrations, red letter on cover, gilt lettering on spine. One of 1000 Copies, bound from parts as issued by publisher. Engraved head and tailpieces, elaborate title-pages and 85 superb full page woodcut illustrations, all by WALTER CRANE, in what has been said to be his most ambitious project in book illustration. Finely printed on unbleached Arnold handmade paper. A superb set, near fine internally with virtually no signs of wear. Externally, spines slightly sunned, one volume has puncture on spine (about 1 inch) and sl. wear to foot of spine. A supremely attractive and sought-after collection of the very best art of Walter Crane.

Price: $2,750.00Item #336