Friends in Council. A series of readings and discourse thereon. First [& Second] Series. A new edition.. Cet article n’est pas disponible.Friends in Council. A series of readings and discourse thereon. First [& Second] Series. A new edition.

Two volumes. 8vo. vi, [2], 492; xii, 445, [1] pp. Original full blind- and gilt-stamped very dark green morocco, raised bands, gilt compartments, all edges gilt. This item was given to Edward Digley Hildyard, Eton College, in recognition of 'good work' as [Captain?] of the House from Sept. 1882 to August 1883. Very good +. With two erotic fore-edge paintings after the comic work of Thomas Rowlandson. One of the drawings is called "The Inspection", the other "The Connoisseurs". Perhaps the artist offers a slight nudge of humor suggested by the book title "friends in council" and the council that ensues being of a particular type . . . maybe? / Sold by Harrington's with their markings. Apparently, a house artist, painting was made September 1995, by evidence of Harrington's post-it sticker-note remaining in the book indicating that they had sent pictures of this item, as an offer, to [Randy] Moskovitz, their [principal] client for fore-edge paintings. That note is dated; thus, the painting was made just prior to this dated bookseller's note. [c340/094].…