Kate Coventry by G.J.Whyte-Melville Collins' Illustrated Pocket Classics Leather

Description: Kate Coventry by G.J. Whyte-Melville Collins' Illustrated Pocket Classics Leather Gilt Edges The book was written by George John Whyte-Melville (1821-1878), a Scottish novelist and a poet best remembered for his portrayal of contemporary field sporting society. Most of his heroes and heroines ride to hounds or aspire to become members of the hunt. This hardcover edition was published c.1915 by Collins' Clear-Type Press, a Scottish publishing company founded in 1892 by William Collins III (1846-1906). It comprises a half-title page, frontispiece, title page, contents and a list of titles of the Illustrated Pocket Classics. Author: George John Whyte-MelvilleHardcover: 346 pagesPublisher: Collins' Clear-Type Press, London and Glasgow, c.1915Language: EnglishIllustrated by Paul HardyDimensions: 15.5 cm (6.10 in) x 10.5 cm (4.13 in) x 2.0 cm (0.79 in)Weight: 225.0 gBook comes from a smoke-free home The Kate Coventry was among earlier titles included in the first Collins' Illustrated Pocket Classics series introduced in 1903 and renowned for its elegant design and high-quality typography, paper and bindings. The book was illustrated by Paul Hardy (born David Paul Frederick Hardy, 1862-1942) well-known for his work on historical and adventure stories and re-issues of classic novels. The volume is bound in a full dark brandy pebble-grained calfskin with the spine ornate decoration, title, author and publisher tooled in gold, text block ornamented with gilt edges and endpapers printed in deep purple. A red label on the front pastedown endpaper reads Smart & Mookerdum, Booksellers & Stationers. Rangoon. in gold lettering. The Smart & Mookerdum, established in 1897, was a pre-eminent supplier and purveyor of fiction, non-fiction, periodicals, newspapers, comics, artwork and stationery during the colonial period of Rangoon, and was mentioned by George Orwell in his novel Burmese Days: ‘Oh, the joy of those Rangoon trips! The rush to Smart and Mookerdum’s bookshop for the new novels out from England.’ Condition The book is in excellent antiquarian condition with the exception of a light ware to the boards' corners, spine head and tail, and minor signs of age on some of the pages (please see the pictures). Provenance Private collection of antiquarian books. Every effort has been made to provide an accurate and comprehensive description and quality photographs, but if there are any questions please do not hesitate to inquire. Please note that all images are subject to copyright. For cross-border transactions you may be responsible for paying customs duties, taxes and other applicable charges as required by your country laws. Please consult your local customs office or tax authority regarding their tariff policy.

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