[Fine Binding | Bradstreet's] Aucassin & Nicolete

Lang, Andrew (trans). Aucassin and Nicolete. London: Published by David Nutt, 1887. Limited to 550 copies, all on Japanese paper. Printed in black and red at the Chiswick Press with frontispiece, head and tail pieces by P.J. Hood.

Bound in red crushed morocco by Bradstreet's, with gilt wreath and rose to the center of the front cover and small gilt rose tool at each corner. Five bands to spine with title to second compartment and rose tool to remaining compartments. Gilt rolled turn-ins with gilt and blue floral endpapers. Top edge gilt. Ownership inscription of Annie L. Hoe, daughter of Robert Hoe. Measures approx. 4" x 6.5". Some light rubbing to edges, a few spots to rear cover.