A binding by William Ralston for Henry Mayhew's “The Magic of Kindness” (original) (raw)

Binding

William Ralston; signed

[1869]

Maroon cloth with a gilt design

6¾ x 5 inches

Another elaborate design, this time showing a turbanned figure being offered charity by an angel. This is an extremely rare title, with few copies surviving in good condition.

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Photograph and text by Simon Cooke

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