The Raven, illus. Dore, 1884
Even with the dismal shape of the binding, this book is probably worth a grand. Photo by Antiques and Chatchkes. Cover below:
Even with the dismal shape of the binding, this book is probably worth a grand. Photo by Antiques and Chatchkes. Cover below:
“Here is a story of Daniel Boone’s escape from Red Men, who hated him as probably they hated no white man.” Photo by Grasons.
Apparently published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1929, but that doesn’t appear to be the original binding. Photo by Grasons.
Photo from a private sale.
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Photo by Pickers Estate.
Photo by Blast.
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Photo by Triumphant.
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