FRENCH LYRICS 1890 ED BY GEORGE SAINTSBURY FULL LEATHER ARTS & CRAFTS JOHN BUMPUS BINDING

French Lyrics, Selected and Annotated by George Saintsbury, a celebrated anthology of French poetry spanning the twelfth through the nineteenth century, featuring masterpiece verses by figures like François Villon and Victor Hugo. Originally published in 1882, This edition 1890 bound in Full Morocco and executed in the Arts & Crafts manner by the London booksellers John & Edward Bumpus of 350 Oxford Street, the binding reflects the movement’s emphasis on organic symmetry, showcasing stylized floral motifs and interlocking rule frames. Saintsbury provides an extensive introductory essay and detailed literary commentary written entirely in English, while the poems themselves remain in their original French language. Frontispiece etching illustrated by Henry Gillard Glindoni. John Bumpus 350 Oxford Street, London stamped on the leather turn-in.

John & Edward Bumpus, founded in 1790, was one of London's most prestigious bookshops. By the late 19th century, their flagship at 350 Oxford Street operated as Booksellers to the King, catering to royalty and the literary elites.

Good overall condition, 1890 edition, Published by Kegan Paul, Trench, & Co London: Full Morocco, 6 1/2 inches tall. printed on hand-made paper, lightly marbled endpapers. Binding by John Bumpus 350 Oxford Street, with Arts & Crafts gilt Lettering, gilt dot raised bands and gilt floral edges, with tooling to the panels and boards. Minor loss to spine top edge. Pages clean and bright. Pencil name to the flyleaf.

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Size – 400g (Weight)

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