1887 Studies In Naval History by John Knox Laughton. First Edition. Art Nouveau with its hollow ears functioning

with its hollow ears functioning as pen holders

The viewer would use specially prepared prints ('Vues D'Optique') which had strong architectural perspective for maximum effect

The mount has some light spots of age tone but generally the whole remains in a very good condition

a red leather title panel and green leather volume panel

The internal candle holder is slanted but still holds a tea light without issue

1887 Studies In Naval History by John Knox Laughton. First Edition. Art Nouveau with its hollow ears functioning'Studies In Naval History' by John Knox Laughton. Published by Longmans, Green and Co, London in 1887. First edition thus. Full tree calf binding by Bickers & Son, Leicester Square London. St Leonard's School crest gilt stamped to the front board (the similarities in design of the crest to the ones of Celtic origin indicate this is St Leonard's School of Fife, Scotland rather than Exeter, Devon). Five raised bands and green leather gilt stamped title