[Fine Binding | Macdonald] The Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith

Goldsmith, Oliver. The Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith. London: William Pickering, 1853. Engraved portrait frontispiece with tissue guard; Aldine anchor device on title. The Aldine Poets edition, with memoir by Rev. John Mitford.

Bound in 3/4 green morocco by Macdonald of New York with pale green linen-weave cloth boards; five raised bands to spine with title in gilt to second compartment, remaining compartments richly tooled in gilt with floral centerpieces and corner sprays. Plain green endpapers, top edge gilt. Old catalogue description affixed to a larger paper loosely inserted. Measures approx. 4.5" x 6.5". A lovely example, with just a hint of toning to the spine. Some fingerprints and light spotting to textblock.