Gordon Stables — Westward with Columbus
London, Blackie and Son, 1894. First edition. Leather. A first edition of this late Victorian retelling of the story of the 'boy's hero' Christopher Columbus. Featuring eight plates. The front pastedown has the pictorial front cloth from the original binding, whilst the rear pastedown is marbled. With a publisher's catalogue to the rear. In a modern handcrafted half leather binding, with marbled paper coverings, and modern endpapers. Externally, fading to spine. Paper coverings slightly rubbed, with two scored marks. Internally, firmly bound with occasional spots and only prominent to endpapers. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .