Description: The Angels Of Messer Ercole A Tale Of Perugia by Duffield Osborne, published by Frederick A. Stokes, 1907, with an illustrated frontispiece from American Artist F. Luis Mora and illustrated with photogravures throughout. Provenance comes from a long defunct Montague, Massachusetts Unitarian Church and retains original Ministers Library bookplate on front inner board which is signed by the donor. Samuel) Duffield Osborne (June 20, 1858 – 1917) was an American author.He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., son of Samuel Smith and Rosalie Willoughby (Duffield) Osborne; grandson of Samuel and Abbie M. (Theall) Osborne, and of James Murdoch and Margaretha A. (Prince) duffield, and a descendant of George Duffield, who emigrated from Ireland to Pequea Township, Pennsylvania, in 1720, and of Carel de Beauvais, who emigrated from France and settled in New York in 1659.Osborne attended the Polytechnic University of New York and was a graduate from Columbia College (New York), A.G., 1879, A.M., 1882, and from the Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1881. He was admitted to the bar in 1881 and practised in New York City, 1881–92. He was assistant secretary of the Brooklyn department of city works, 1892–94; traveled in Europe, 1895–96, and on his return settled in New York City and engaged in literary work. He was elected a member of the Linnaean Society in 1878; corresponding member of the Nuttall Ornithological Club in 1879, and an associate member of the American Ornithologists' Union in 1883.He edited: Livy's Roman History in the World's Great Books series (1898); Macaulay's Lays of Ancient Rome (1901), and became associate editor of the Home Library of Literature and Achievement, in 1901. He is the author of: The Spell of Ashtaroth(1888); The Robe of Nessus (1890); The Secret of the Crater (1900); The Lion's Brood (1901), and of many short stories, essays and poems. Francis Luis Mora (July 27, 1874 – June 5, 1940) was a Uruguayan-born American figural painter. Mora worked in watercolor, oils and tempera. He produced drawings in pen and ink, and graphite; and etchings and monotypes. He is known for his paintings and drawings depicting American life in the early 20th century; Spanish life and society; historical and allegorical subjects; with murals, easel painting and illustrations. He also was a popular art instructor. In Good overall condition. Lavender illustrated cover with gold gilded titling to the front board and spine. Spine sun faded. Clean corners and edges. Only gentle shelf wear. Pastedowns free of hinge cracking. The binding is strong and tight with all pages secured firmly. Helio tissue and title page show foxing. The textblock is in Good condition with scattered foxing; free of rips or tears. Measures 7” x 5” x 1” thick. 230 pp. Please enjoy the photos for further item details and if you have any questions feel free to ask. This item ships Worldwide. Fast payment ensures prompt shipping. Thank you and be sure to check out our other listings!
Price: 25 USD
Location: Northfield, Massachusetts
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
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Year Printed: 1907
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Religious, Inspirational
Binding: Hardcover
California Prop 65 Warning: No
Region: North America
Illustrator: N/A
Author: Duffield Osborne
Subject: Religion & Spirituality
Personalized: No
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Character Family: N/A
Signed: No
Publisher: Frederick A. Stokes Company
Place of Publication: New York
Special Attributes: Illustrated
