Aladore, Sir Henry Newbolt, London, 1914. Leather Bound.

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An allegorical fantasy reminiscent of William Morris crossed with George MacDonald; a fascinating read.  Contains 15 lovely illustrations.  Bound in luxurious red leather, gilt top edge, ornate gilt titling. In very nice condition. Published by William Blackwood & Sons, London, 1914.  One of my favorite books, completely unlike anything else written but with beautiful and surreal imagery.  A real treasure and a lovely one of a kind copy.

A quote from the book:

 ...So he heard Hyperenor and was content and looked upward to the stars; and he beheld their aspect such as with his eyes he never yet beheld it.  For he knew them of old both by stars and by constellations, but now first he saw their images in heaven: and behind every constellation was an image, like a great shadow decked with stars, and the shadows went about the high dome like servants of the gods, going silently in their appointed order.