[Fine Binding | J.G. Commin | Extra Illustrated] The Book-Lover's Enchiridion Extra Illustrated and repaired split to rear

and repaired split to rear joint

The initials have been designed by the bookbinder Peter Verburg

designed by Cobden-Sanderson

Victorian ladies

Each copy is numbered #16 (except for The Wisdom of the Simple

[Fine Binding | J.G. Commin | Extra Illustrated] The Book-Lover's Enchiridion Extra Illustrated and repaired split to rearIreland, Alexander. The Book Lover's Enchiridion: Thoughts on the Solace and Companionship of Books, and Topics Incidental thereto; Garnered from Writers of Every Age for the Help and Betterment of All Readers [two volumes]. London: Simpkin, Marshall, & Co. , 1883. Third edition, enlarged. Originally issued as a single volume, it has been expanded to two volumes through the addition of 115 (mostly engraved) plates, corresponding to the subjects of the