The Works of Ben Jonson with A Biographical Memoir (1855) 14th century to preserve me from the

to preserve me from the dangers that I was going to encounter

Franz Doll

“Florence July 1987” written on top right corner of paste down

Arsenic was used as a colouring agent for book bindings particularly between the 1840s to the 1860s

The Works of Ben Jonson with A Biographical Memoir (1855) 14th century to preserve me from theGifford, William. The Works of Ben Jonson with A Biographical Memoir. Boston: Phillips, Sampson, and Company, 1855. (250 x 160 mm) pp. 944. Pages typeset within single line borders, some in two columns. Full calf stamped with ornate decoration and Ben Jonson in gilt. Fore edge in gilt. Six panels along spine, with authors name in gilt. Scuffing on covers, one 1 cm tear on upper left corner floral motif, edges a little bumped. Overall GOOD condition.