[Fine Binding | J.G. Commin | Extra Illustrated] The Book-Lover's Enchiridion Drop 3 ) Two small gouges along

) Two small gouges along the rear board edge

” the text written in a formal Gothic hand in black ink with sectional headings in burnished gold

with gilt title to front cover

and 19th centuries (a few examples mentioned below)

[Fine Binding | J.G. Commin | Extra Illustrated] The Book-Lover's Enchiridion Drop 3 ) Two small gouges alongIreland, 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