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LOT 490

Lot 490

Arthur Doughty (1860-1936)

Arthur Doughty (1860-1936)
Lot 490 Details
Arthur Doughty (1860-1936)

UNDER THE LILY AND THE ROSE: A SHORT HISTORY OF CANADA FOR CHILDREN

two volumes, 4to., 1st edition, 357pp., 36 tipped in colour plates from original works by Cornelius Kriefhoff, Gertrude des Clayes, C.W. Jeffreys, etc., illustrated frontispieces, deckle edged pages in fleur-de-lis and rose embossed red cloth boards with gilt titles
9.6 x 6.7 in — 24.5 x 17 cm

Estimate $100-$150

Realised: $125
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Arthur Doughty (1860-1936)
  • Arthur Doughty (1860-1936)
  • Arthur Doughty (1860-1936)
  • Arthur Doughty (1860-1936)
  • Arthur Doughty (1860-1936)

CONDITION DETAILS

Lightly soiled spine; inscribed end-papers; pages clean and bright

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