[Binding, Fine- Mounteney] A Collection of Tales of Two Countries [together with] Similarly Bound Book, Famous Christmas Stories, All Pages Blank, A Sample Book for the Binding.

Chicago: The Cuneo Press, 1948, 1955.

Two finely bound books by Leonard Mounteney for two Cuneo Press books, one entitled, "Famous Christmas Stories," on the front cover, and produced ca. 1948, with all pages blank, a TRIAL OR SAMPLE BINDING for the other book, "Tales of Two Countries," 1955. Both bound in full crimson morocco with ornate gilt decorative designs on both covers, similar on spines. Unsigned, with Mounteney's characteristic ornate gilt dentelle work, fine red silk moire paste-downs and free fly sheets. Both Examples are in very fine condition. Scarce thus.

Price: $1,850.00   Item #4499