The Guild of Women Binders David Copperfield 1st edition Sold!!
Price: £850.00
A copy of the first edition Of Dickens' David Copperfield, published in 1850. Dated title page, first issue points, but the real interest of the book is in the Art Nouveau binding. Early 20th century crimson moroccco, signed Guild of Women Binders to front turn in. Heart and poppy tools and vertical gilt lines to spine; Boards have single filet border with stylised flower. These tools similar to those used by Constance Karslake, daughter of Frank who set up the Guild of Women Binders, which was in existence for a few short years from 1898. For illustration of a Constance Karslake binding using very similar tools see Tidcombe , p.125 fig. 85. Minor marks. Very handsome. Books bound by the Guild are uncommon and this is a lovely example.
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