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Works of F. Crawford in 5 Volumes Bound in Blue Morocco Leather with Gilt Spines

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The works of Victorian period American author F. Marion Crawford (1854-1909) an erudite novelist born in Italy, the son of a sculptor. The set includes some of his better known works such as Children of the KIng, a Tale of Italy, Roman Singer and A Lady of Rome. He was also known for his writings on the supernatural. Beautifully bound in dark blue morocco leather with blue marbleized boards and endpapers, the spines with raised bands and gilt tooling. Published by Macmillan and Company, London and New York 1893. An attractive set of the fictional writings of a now almost forgotten American author.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 5
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1893
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Leather refurbished and touched up. Overall a very attractive set with tight bindings,.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C920-111stDibs: LU855224537692

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