French Humorists Rabelais Moliere 1873 W. Besant signed Brentanos leather book Maps- old printed on back as well

printed on back as well

Book measures:9 3/4" H X 7 1/8" W

nearly as issued condition

Engraved by Daniel King

Various edge flaws

French Humorists Rabelais Moliere 1873 W. Besant signed Brentanos leather book Maps- old printed on back as well(Old Books, Leather Books, Decorative Leather Bindings, French Authors, Rabelias, Moliere). The French Humourists From the Twelfth to the Nineteenth Century, by Walter Besant. Published 1873, London by Richard Bentley and Son. 447 pages. Text in English. Author presentation signature & 1873 date to fly leaf. Brentano's stamped leather binding (NY). Period 1 2 leather binding, raised bands, gilt compartment decorations, gilt title lettering, marbled