Richard Doddridge Blackmore — Fringilla, or, Tales in Verse

Cleveland , The Burrows Brothers , 1895 . First edition. Cloth. A limited edition copy of R. D. Blackmore's captivating collection of poetry, with highly decorative Art Nouveau adornments by Will Bradley. A limited edition, this is number 323 out of 600 copies printed on handmade paper. Bound in the publisher's original quarter cloth and Holland-backed paper covered boards, with a striking cover illustration by Will Bradley. Scarce work. An impressive example of Arts and Crafts design, wonderfully illustrated with ten plates and numerous additional page adornments by leading American Art Nouveau illustrator, William Bradley. Known as the Dean of American Designers, Bradley was the highest earning American artists of the early 20th century.Collated, complete. Written by R. D. Blackmore, 'Fringilla' is an enchanting collection of poetic tales featuring themes of love, loss, myth and the overall triumph of human spirit. Bound in the publisher's original quarter cloth and Holland-backed paper covered boards. Externally, very good indeed, with light shelf wear to the extremities and the odd mark to boards. Scattered spotting to endpapers and fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with scattered spotting throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Will H. Bradley. Very Good Indeed .