(Philadelphia: John C. Winston Co., [circa 1890]).

A beautiful printing of R.D. Blackmore s romantic tale, uncommon in such NICE condition. The photogravure plates are primarily of the lovely Deven and Somerset landscapes and settings of Blackmore's timeless classic. The novel has remained a perpetual favorite due to his successful blending of a romance with the elements of the traditional historical novel. It is especially well acclaimed for its vivid depiction of the countryside and strong sense of regional setting. Item #32835

2 volumes. A handsome illustrated edition of this beloved classic. With a photogravure frontispiece in each volume and with over 40 photogravure plates, each with captioned tissue guards. 8vo, original navy blue cloth with a very elaborate and elegant all-over gilt design on the upper covers and spines, the spines also gilt lettered within the design, t.e.g. 516, 565 pp. A very good and attractive set of this lovely edition, the cloth with some very minor mellowing and a touch of wear to the edges and tips, the text and plates very clean and fresh, no spotting whatsoever, some minor stress to the inside upper hinges has caused some cracking to the paper but the hinges themselves are still firm and strong.