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This work, distributed to members of the Confrérie — which counted approximately 1,000 members in late 18th-century Montreal — stands as a rare witness to the cultural and religious life of early Ville-Marie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Canadian imprints of this period, particularly those printed by Mesplet, are increasingly difficult to obtain. Many surviving examples are preserved in institutional collections, significantly limiting availability on the open market. This example offers a rare opportunity to acquire a true artifact of Montreal’s printing origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe printer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fleury Mesplet (1734–1794) was a pioneering printer in North America. Born in Marseille and trained in Lyon, he worked in London and Philadelphia before settling in Montreal in 1776. 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Bound in vellum and produced with notable care, it stands as one of the most refined illustrated editions of the work, sought after for both its artistic quality and its place within the golden age of book illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"2653\" data-start=\"2339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2354\" data-start=\"2339\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oliver Goldsmith (1728–1774) was an Irish novelist, poet, and playwright, best known for\u003cem data-end=\"2470\" data-start=\"2446\"\u003eThe Vicar of Wakefield\u003c\/em\u003e, a work celebrated for its gentle humor, moral insight, and enduring portrayal of family life. The novel has remained a classic of English literature since its publication in 1766.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"3030\" data-start=\"2660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2680\" data-start=\"2660\"\u003eThe illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arthur Rackham (1867–1939) was one of the most celebrated illustrators of the Golden Age of Illustration. 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Quantin in 1884, this edition is particularly sought after for its rich illustrative program, bringing visual depth to Poe’s haunting tales. This set is further elevated by a striking later mosaic binding, transforming the volumes into true collector’s objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003eThe spine decorations are especially remarkable, with finely executed pictorial inlays evoking key scenes from Poe’s most iconic stories. 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Illustrated by Warwick Goble.\u003cbr data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"391\"\u003eGreen Willow and Other Japanese Fairy Tales.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"394\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"408\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1910. 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Drawing from traditional Japanese legends and folklore, the stories evoke a world of spirits, samurai, enchanted beings, and poetic landscapes. Goble’s illustrations—among his finest—blend subtle color, graceful linework, and an ethereal sensibility that reflects the Western fascination with Japonisme at the time. The result is a work of quiet beauty and enduring charm, prized both for its literary content and its artistic achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eGrace James (fl. early 20th century) was a British writer known for her adaptations of Asian folklore for Western audiences. 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The vibrant red morocco leather is enriched by refined gilt tooling and striking circular pictorial onlays to the covers, while the lavish gilt dentelles and marbled endpapers reveal the luxurious attention to detail associated with the finest English binders of the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2511\" data-start=\"2308\"\u003eThe result is a copy that is as visually enchanting as the text itself, transforming Carroll’s beloved fantasy into a true collector’s object and an elegant example of Victorian decorative bookbinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3047\" data-start=\"2513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2528\" data-start=\"2513\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eLewis Carroll was the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832–1898), an English mathematician, logician, photographer, and writer. 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Van Sandwyk's meticulous attention to detail and ethereal watercolour strokes breathe life into his subjects, making him a beloved figure among collectors and fantasy enthusiasts alike. His artistry leaves an indelible mark on hearts, weaving dreams into reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Charles van Sandwyk, is a Canadian artist and author known for his whimsical illustrations and intricate, hand-crafted books.\u003c\/span\u003e Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1966, he moved to Vancouver, Canada, at a young age. 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