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A stunning 1892 Large Paper Edition of The Ballad of Beau Brocade and Other Poems of the XVIIIth Century by Austin Dobson, illustrated by the legendary Hugh Thomson. Limited to only: * 250 copies for England * 200 copies for America This copy being hand-numbered No. 91. Illustrated by Hugh Thomson, famed for his beloved Jane Austen illustrations and considered one of the defining artists of the golden age of illustrated books. Features: * Large paper edition * Oversized format with exceptional shelf presence * 50 Hugh Thomson illustrations * Deckled edges * Beautiful red binding with decorative paper labels * Elegant 18th-century aesthetic throughout The larger format allows Thomson’s intricate Victorian illustrations to shine with remarkable clarity and detail. A truly display-worthy piece for collectors of fine illustrated books, Hugh Thomson, Victorian illustration, and literary antiquarian works. An exceptional collector’s edition with tremendous visual impact.