English Sacred Poetry of The Olden Time

London: The Religious Tract Society, 1864.

First edition. 4to. Original ornate gilt cloth with superb and intricate patterns, on both covers and spine by John Leighton. Vignettes, devices, and full-page woodcut illustrations throughout by Noel Humphreys, G. Du Maurier, J.W. North, John Tenniel and others. Covers show usual wear, overall very good copy of an example of the marriage of Victorian book binding and illustration.

Price: $165.00   Item #305