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Synge, M. B.
Brave Men and Brave Deeds.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson and Sons, London;
Date of Publication: 1898
Stock Code: 8618
Octavo, pp. 228. Frontispiece and 15 further plates. Prize binding by Bickers & Son of full polished burgundy calf, with 5 raised bands, sage green label with gilt titles to spine, and gilt decoration to compartments; gilt border to boards and board edges with border in blind to dentelles. All edges marbled; marbled endpapers. Very minor bruise to lower board and light foxing to page block edges; contemporary gift inscription in black ink to verso ffep. A clean, neat copy; Very Good condition. Handsome prize binding containing stories of adventures spanning the 15th to 19th centuries, including Montezuma, The Flight of the Varennes and The Death of Gustavus Adolphus. £35.00