(Fine Binding) The Proverbialist and the Poet: Proverbs Illustrated by Parallel or Relative Passages from the Poets. By James Orton. [1852].

(Fine Binding)  The Proverbialist and the Poet:  Proverbs Illustrated by Parallel or Relative Passages from the Poets, to which are added Latin, French, Spanish and Italian Proverbs.  With translations and a copious index of subjects..  By James Orton.  Phila:  E. H. Butler & Co., 1852.  Tall 8vo.  Engraved color lithograph as frontis., half-title is also an engraved color lithograph, 173pp., text in black & red, proverbs arranged at top, both side & bottom of pages, 9 b/w engravings w/ tissue guards, 16pp. of ads at rear.  Beautifully bound in full red morocco, elaborate gilt decoration on spine, covers, A.e.g.  Corners lightly rubbed, the usual foxing, else Good to VG.