[Fine Binding | J.G. Commin | Extra Illustrated] The Book-Lover's Enchiridion Drop 3 ” the text written in

” the text written in a formal Gothic hand in black ink with sectional headings in burnished gold

Bound in modeled goatskin leather

Title and author to second and fourth compartments of spine

and 19th centuries (a few examples mentioned below)

) Two small gouges along the rear board edge

[Fine Binding | J.G. Commin | Extra Illustrated] The Book-Lover's Enchiridion Drop 3 ” the text written inIreland, Alexander. The Book Lover's Enchiridion: Thoughts on the Solace and Companionship of Books, and Topics Incidental thereto; Garnered from Writers of Every Age for the Help and Betterment of All Readers [two volumes]. London: Simpkin, Marshall, & Co. , 1883. Third edition, enlarged. Originally issued as a single volume, it has been expanded to two volumes through the addition of 115 (mostly engraved) plates, corresponding to the subjects of the