[Hand-Colored] Sonnets from the Portuguese E-List 36 suggesting that Bourdin was asked

suggesting that Bourdin was asked by English dealers to add illustrations in water colour

broad gilt dentelles with tulip doublures

the quiet dignity of the initials

With the bookplate of Butler Place

Bound in California redwood and suede

[Hand-Colored] Sonnets from the Portuguese E-List 36 suggesting that Bourdin was askedBrowning, Elizabeth Barrett. Sonnets from the Portuguese. London: George Bell, 1898. Printed at the Chiswick Press. Decorated Borders and Initials by J. A. Duncan and Christopher Dean. The decorative dual page title has been hand colored, in addition to all initials. Brown paper covered boards with Japan vellum spine and gilt title. Measures approx. 5. 25" x 6. 5". Some small pen scribbles to approx. six pages. Worn and rubbed covers.