Thomson (Hugh, illustrator).

Binding only. Good condition. No cracks to the hinges or joints. No notable fading. Wear noted at the corners of the boards.

Thomson (Hugh, illustrator). The Ballad of Beau Brocade and Other Poems of the XVIII Century, by Austin Dobson, London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co. Ltd., 1892. 4to, bound in 1893 by Riviere & Son in tan crushed morocco, spine gilt in compartments, covers gilt with elaborate outer frames enclosing central Pegasus vignettes, gilt inner dentelles incorporating a Vitruvian scroll, top edge gilt, others untrimmed, woodcut additional title-page, half-title, 26 etched plates on japon, etched vignettes, headpieces and initials throughout (all on india paper, mounted), original cloth covers and spine bound in at rear (qty: 1)

First edition, large-paper issue, number 10 of 450 copies signed by Dobson on the limitation page, this copy additionally signed by the artist on the title-page.