The cabinet of Irish literature : selections from the works of the chief poet, orators, and prose writers of Ireland / with biographical sketches and literary notices by Charles A. Read - Complete in 4 volumes
1905, New edition. London : Gresham Publishing Company. Very good copies all in the original, elaborately gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite a well-preserved set overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #233354
Physical description; 4 v. : ill., ports. ; 26 cm. "Well nigh the whole of the first three volumes were prepared by the late Mr. Read ... I am responsible for the fourth volume only."--p. iv (Pref. to the first edition signed: T.P. O'Connor, M.A.)
In case binding of green cloth with double-ruled border and decorative design stamped in gold on spine and front cover. Lettering stamped in gold. Gilt edges. Binding designed by Talwin Morris.
Subjects; English literature - Irish authors. Other names; Morris, Talwin 1865-1911 [binding designer].
Genre; Anthologies - England - 1905. Cloth case bindings - England - 1905.
Illustrated. Panel stamp bindings - England - 1905.
Price: €295.00