This beautiful edition of The Grey Lady by Henry Seton Merriman was published by Smith Elder and Co in 1897. It features a modern quarter Morocco binding with marbled paper boards. Five raised bands and gilt tooling to the spine. Top edge tinted red.
It's in very good condition with light wear to the corners and board edges. The spine is sunned and there is a slight forward lean to the book.
Inside, the endpapers are marbled but there are no inscriptions. The pages show age toning throughout, with scattered foxing and handling marks. The book features twelve black and white plates by Arthur Rackham - an early example of his work before he became the household name we know him as today.
The book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.
I use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).