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[BINDINGS]. POE, Edgar Allan (1809-1849). The Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe. London: John C. Nimmo, 1885.
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[BINDINGS]. POE, Edgar Allan (1809-1849). The Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe. London: John C. Nimmo, 1885.
4 volumes, 8vo. Etched frontispieces and numerous proof etchings on Japanese paper. Contemporary half brown morocco gilt (a few small scuffs, lightly rubbed). Provenance: Louis V. Ledoux (1880-1948), American poet, George Edward Woodberry scholar, Japanese print collector (gift inscription, engraved bookplate).
LIMITED EDITION number 14 of 50 copies on laid paper.
Property from Historic Sengen House, Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York