An anonymous binding for ‘Thomson’s Poems’. (original) (raw)

Blue cloth binding

1869

An elaborate cloth casing in blue with gilt overlays and a chromolithographic panel.

8¾ x 5½ inches

A striking design by an unknown artist who also provides the chromolithographs contained within the book. These, and the front panel, were produced by the celebrated company of Kronheim and Co.

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Photograph and text by Simon Cooke

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