- 1007
Greenaway, Kate
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Greenaway, Kate
- Group of 5 Almanacks. London: Routledge, 1889, 1892, 1893, 1895, and J. M. Dent, 1897
- printed book
five volumes, 12mo (4 x 2 7/8 in; 102 x 75 mm). Illustrated in color throughout by Greenaway. Various bindings, gilt; minor wear, some dampstaining to silk binding for 1893. Quarter morocco gilt clamshell cases, buckram slipcase with morocco gilt spine.
Provenance
Lady Dorothy Neville (presentation inscriptions) — Inscribed by Robert S Pirie under his bookplate, "Bought by my mother from Walter Hill in Chicago."
Literature
Schuster & Engen 9:7b, 12:10b, 13:11c, 15:13b, 16:14a
Catalogue Note
Five superb presentation copies from Greenaway to Lady Dorothy Neville, each with inscription and charming small watercolor drawing on the half-title. Accompanied by an autograph note with Christmas greetings and a small watercolor, also to Lady Dorothy Neville, with another small watercolor.