William Fraser | Coila's Whispers, 1872, fine Riviere binding
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Sir William Fraser
Coila's Whispers. London: F. Harvey, 1872
8vo, second edition, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR ("Lady Elizabeth Campbell | with the best wishes | of the Author. | 1880") on title-page, frontispiece after W.M. Thackeray, fine red morocco gilt signed by Riviere with floral motif and "THOROUGH" motto repeated on covers, spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, extremities slightly rubbed, upper hinge splitting at head
PROVENANCE:
Lady Elizabeth Campbell, presentation inscription