Gondola Days by Francis Hopkinson Smith Annie Besant and Emerson

and Emerson

This is the scarce edition of which only 350 copies were ever printed

Provides detailed bibliographic information on Manchu Buddhist texts

Seward was a self-promoted astrologer and author specializing in astrology

and textual illustrations

Gondola Days by Francis Hopkinson Smith Annie Besant and EmersonGondola Days by Francis Hopkinson Smith Publication: 1899 Gay and Bird first U. K. edition a beautifully bound example of late 19th century decorative bookmaking. It features an elaborately decorated illuminated vellum binding. The cover includes hand floral mot with gilt accents and two illuminated panels inspired by Renaissance era Venetian manuscripts. At the center, a raised medallion depicts the Lion of Saint Mark, symbolizing the books strong