Set of Two Books Featuring Five Fore-Edge Paintings

Farrar, Frederic W. The Life of Christ (London: Cassell, Petter, Galpin& Co., n.d., circa 1875), two volumes, quarto (10.25 x 8 in.), dark green morocco with raised bands and gilt title on spine, Volume I with double fore-edge painting depicting All Souls College, Oxford and Merton College, Oxford; Volume II has a panoramic view of the city of Oxford that extends past the fore-edge and into the top and bottom edges.

Private Collection, Chicago, IL

Both volumes with light wear; Volume I has a small split to the exterior at the front cover hinge.

$400 - 800