There is a book plate on the free front end paper identifying a Mrs. Fenwick. The volume was published by Robert Cadell, Edinburgh. In all a fine volume showing little wear. The renowned contemporary fore-edge painter, Martin Frost, has painted a choice view of the New York City Crystal Palace, built for the World's Fair of 1853. Condition of the volume is very good with some wear to the spine and corners.
All edges are gilt.
The fine calf binding is by John Bumpus. The spine is divided into six compartments, heavy with gold embossed floral designs plus the title embossed on red calf. The volume is tight in its binding, some pages are lightly foxed in the clear margins. The overall condition of the book is very good. For the temporary display of your fore-edge painted book, we have available an ingenious wooden book press.