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1896 The Tale of Balen
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Description
Fine Binding, First Edition, Leather Binding, Rebound, With Slipcase
The first edition of this work.
In a beautiful fine full morocco binding, in a custom marbled paper slipcase. Slipcase in a near fine condition.
An exciting Arthurian poem by Algernon Charles Swinburne, describing the life of Balen.
Swinburne was a noted Victorian poet, known for his writings on taboo subjects.
Bookplate of James M. B. Wright to the front pastedown.
Condition
In a full morocco binding, in a custom marbled paper slipcase. Externally, near fine. A couple of very minor marks to the boards. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Slipcase with a couple of minor marks and a little bumping. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with just the odd spot. Slipcase in a near fine condition.
Fine
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