Bindings. Matthew Arnold’s Notebooks, 1902 - highly gilt binding

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Bindings. 1902 Matthew Arnold’s Notebooks. London: Smith, Elder and Co. First edition. In a full crushed morocco Arts and Crafts binding in the manner of Cobden-Sanderson and Douglas Cockerell; highly decorative gilt Tudor rose design to the boards, gilt titles to the spine. The leather a little rubbed, particularly to the raised bands and joints, corners a smidge rubbed similarly; a few patches of discolouration and wear to the boards. All edges gilt. A few pencil lines and initials throughout. A lovely Arts & Crafts style binding. 8vo. (1) Publisher: Smith, Elder & Co. Publisher Location: London Publication Date: 1902 Binding: Hardcover Edition: First Edition