Herman Grimm. LIFE OF MICHAEL ANGELO. 2 Volumes. Translated Fanny Elizabeth Bunnett. Tenth Edition. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1879. Frontis. portrait engraving of the the artist in Volume One. Half-leather over marbled paper-covered boards, marbled end papers. The detailing on the spines are 6 compartments with raised bands, elaborately stamped in gold with leather spine labels stamped in gold lettering.
There is some age-related rubbing and wear on the corner tips and upper edges of the spines on these leatherbound books. The interiors are clean and unmarked, the hinges are tight and strong. Overall this remains a handsome set of leatherbound books.