The Annunciation - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: A finely executed fore-edge painting appears on each volume. Both are skillfully done copies of famous religious paintings, the first volume bearing "The Annunciation," afte... More
Petrarch's House, Aqua - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a well-executed painting on the fore-edge representing "Petrarch’s House, Aqua." Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Floral decoration - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from book record: Fore-edge painting of roses. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Floral decoration - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from book record: Fore-edge painting of roses. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Westminster Bridge and the Abbey - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: On the fore-edge appears a fine painting of Westminster Bridge and the Abbey. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
View of shoreline showing fishermen with a building in the background
Public domain reproduction of artwork, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
St. James Square, London - watercolors fore edge painting
Picryl description: Public domain photo of religious art painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Stonehenge - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: Fore edge painting of Stonehenge. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
The ruins of Pille Priory in Pembrokeshire
Information from accompanying cards: An unusually fine fore edge painting of the ruins of Pille Priory in Pembrokeshire is to be seen beneath the gold. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Houses of Lords and Commons - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: Fore edge painting of Houses of Lords and Commons. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Residence of Alexander Pope at Twickenham as viewed from the Thames
Information from accompanying cards: With an unusually fine fore edge painting of the residence of Alexander Pope at Twickenham as viewed from the Thames. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Lake and mansion - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: The fore edge painting shows a lake with a small island in the center and at the right a mansion showing its reflection in the water. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
House of Sir Thomas Claverings, Oxwell Park, Northumberland
Information from accompanying cards: Under the gilt of the fore edge is a beautiful painting of the house of Sir Thomas Claverings, Oxwell Park, Northumberland whose name appears in ink on the fly leaf of the v... More
Scene in Aylesford, England - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a painting on the fore-edge depicting a scene in Aylesford, England. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Windsor Castle - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: On the fore-edge is a fine view of Windsor Castle, painted under the gilt, an unusually large and well executed example of the art. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Rural scene in the neighborhood of Milton Constable, Norfolk
Information from accompanying cards: With a finely executed fore-edge painting of a rural scene in the neighborhood of Milton Constable, Norfolk, under the gilt. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Castel Sant’ Angelo in Rome - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: The fore-edge of each volume is decorated with a painting under the gilt. On the second volume appears a view of the Castel Sant’ Angelo in Rome. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Middle Eastern city - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from book record: Fore-edge painting of a scene from the book "Bagdad, 'go hence to Bagdad'" (p. 34). Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Esher Place in Surrey - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: The fore-edge painted under the gold with a charming view of a manor surrounded by park land (Esher Place in Surrey). Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Hudibras paying court to his lady - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a well-executed painting on the fore edge of each volume, the one on volume II representing Hudibras paying court to his lady. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
View of the West Gate of Regents Park
Information from accompanying cards: With a fore-edge painting of unusual brilliance on each volume. The painting on Vol. II shows a similar view of the West Gate [of Regents Park]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Hudibras and his squire setting out on their journey
Information from accompanying cards: With a well-executed painting on the fore edge of each volume, that on volume I depicting Hudibras and his squire setting out on their journey. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Scene at the York gate of Regents Park
Information from accompanying cards: With a fore-edge painting of unusual brilliance on each volume. The painting on Vol. I depicts a scene at the York gate of Regents Park. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Hunting scene - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a painting concealed under the fore-edge, depicting a hunting scene. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Waterside scene - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: The painting on the fore-edge is an excellent example of the art, depicting a waterside scene, a group of buildings in the background and a small fishing boat in the foregro... More
View of Blenheim House, Oxfordshire - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a painting on the fore-edge of each volume. Vol. I: View of Blenheim House, Oxfordshire; the view is from the opposite bank of the river. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
View of Lowther Castle, Westmoreland - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a painting on the fore-edge of each volume. Vol. II: View of Lowther Castle, Westmoreland. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Harrow on the Hill - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a fore edge painting of "Harrow on the Hill" on the edges of Vol. I. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Charterhouse School and almshouse - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a fine fore-edge painting of the famous Charterhouse School and almshouse, founded in 1611. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Rustic bridge over a slow-flowing stream
Information from accompanying cards: A catalogue description, which is laid in states: "With two paintings exquisitely executed on the fore-edge of each volume, by Edwards of Halifax; on Vol. II a rustic bridge... More
The inn at Edmonton - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: Embellished with a fine fore-edge painting of the inn at Edmonton, from which John Gilpin, Cowper’s immortal hero, started his famous ride. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Hunting scene at the seashore - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With fore-edge painting depicting a hunting scene at the seashore. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Lake with a farm building and church tower
Information from accompanying cards: A well executed rural scene appears on the fore edge of each volume. On the second a lake with a farm building and church tower, visible at the right and a man fishing at th... More
Impressive residence on the bank of a river with surrounding trees and...
Information from accompanying cards: The fore-edge bears a fine painting of a scene showing an impressive residence on the bank of a river with surrounding trees and shrubs. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Hackney Church - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a splendid fore-edge painting representing Hackney Church. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Bamborough Castle - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a fine fore-edge painting on each volume. Vol. I bears a painting of Bamborough Castle. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Hunting scene of a sportsman and his dog
Information from accompanying cards: With hunting scene of a sportsman and his dog painted on the fore-edge. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Finish of a horse race - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: On the fore-edge appears a painting depicting the finish of a horse race, a fine example of a sporting fore-edge painting on a book bound by the famous Gosden, who specializ... More
St. Paul's Cathedral - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a painting concealed under the gilt of the fore-edge, depicting St. Paul’s Cathedral. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Barnard Castle - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a finely executed painting of Barnard Castle on the fore-edge. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Aylesford Church and bridge in the beautiful county of Kent
Information from accompanying cards: Concealed beneath the fore edges of the second volume is Aylesford Church and bridge in the beautiful county of Kent. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Village of Bray - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: An attractive painting of the village of Bray appears on the fore-edge, showing the Thames in the foreground with boats on the river and the town on the further bank. Court... More
Scene in Penshurst, Kent - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: Under the gilt of the fore-edge is concealed a painting of a scene in Penshurst, Kent. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
The Gate House, Highgate - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: A fine example of the art of fore-edge painting, each volume bearing a double painting on the fore-edge. Vol. I: The Gate House, Highgate, showing a street and houses. Court... More
Tyburn Turnpike - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With fore-edge painting of Tyburn Turnpike, a brilliant and artistic piece of work, probably done about 100 years ago and far superior to the fore-edge paintings made at the... More
London from Highgate - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: A fine example of the art of fore-edge painting, each volume bearing a double painting on the fore-edge. Vol. 2: London from Highgate, with houses and field in the foregroun... More
Milton’s cottage at Chalfont St. - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: A particularly fine painting of Milton’s cottage at Chalfont St. Giles appears on the fore-edge of the volume. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Cave dwellers - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: The fore edge painting on this volume is somewhat unusual and exceptionally interesting. It depicts a scene in the days when men lived in caves, showing the males members of... More
View of New York City, showing Broadway and the City Hall in the 1820s
Information from accompanying cards: The fore-edge painting is a view of New York City, showing Broadway and the City Hall in the 1820s. A very interesting and unusual subject, American scenes depicted in fore-... More
Cowper’s house at Weston - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a charming painting concealed under the gilt of the fore-edge, depicting Cowper’s house at Weston. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
A View of Canterbury - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a fore edge painting on each volume. On volume II is "A View of Canterbury." Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Olney - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: Under the gilt of the fore-edge of Vol. I is a picturesque view of Olney showing a cottage at the right, while on the left in a cart on a road and in the center a view of th... More
A View of Olney - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a fore edge painting on each volume. On volume I is "A View of Olney." Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Stone House in Middlesex - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: A very attractive painting on the fore edge shows Stone House in Middlesex. A winding river, many trees and spacious lawns, surround a turreted building. Courtesy of Boston ... More
Aylesford Church and Bridge in Kent - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: Beneath the gilt of the fore-edge, in fine detail is a painting of Aylesford Church and Bridge in Kent. A boat is passing under the arch of the bridge and houses are shown a... More
Barnard Castle on the river Tees in the county of Durham, England
Information from accompanying cards: With a fine fore edge painting of Barnard Castle on the river Tees in the county of Durham, England. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
The White House at Washington - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a splendid fore edge painting by Miss Currie, depicting a view of the White House at Washington. With a signed autograph inscription by Miss Currie on a front fly-leaf ... More
View near Thane, Oxfordshire - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: A very beautiful painting of a view near Thane, Oxfordshire appears on the fore edge. It is a country scene, a woman walking along the road and two children at the roadside,... More
Hereford - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: A very fine view of Hereford appears under the gilt of the fore edge. A river scene with great detail is of Hereford from across the river and shows the buildings at the riv... More
A village scene, probably depicting Burns’ birthplace
Information from accompanying cards: Each volume displays an interesting fore-edge painting. Vol. II. – A village scene, probably depicting Burns’ birthplace. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
View of a manor house - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: A rather unusual painting is to be seen on the fore edge of the book. The Space has been equally divided and a view of a manor house painted in each compartment. According t... More
Lambeth Palace and St. Mary’s Church - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: A fore-edge painting of Lambeth Palace and St. Mary’s Church with Westminster Bridge appearing in the left background, is visible beneath the gilt of the fore-edge. An excep... More
Kelso Bridge - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: Fine painting of Kelso Bridge on fore-edge. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Anglers on a river bank - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: A painting of anglers on a river bank appears under the gilt on the fore-edge. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
A view of the Bridge of Ayr
Information from accompanying cards: Each volume displays an interesting fore-edge painting. Vol. I – A view of the Bridge of Ayr. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Man fishing - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: A very interesting and unusual fore edge painting book. The painting, divided into two parts, shows an angler arriving on the bank of a stream, in the first part, and the sa... More
Stoke Poges, with Thomas Gray’s tomb in Stoke Park
Information from accompanying cards: With a painting concealed under the gilt of the fore edges of each volume, depicting Stoke Poges, with Thomas Gray’s tomb in Stoke Park. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Wych Street - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: Under the gilt of each fore edge is an unusually fine painting of a London Stagecoach scene depicted in great detail. Volume I is of Wych Street. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Wesley’s birthplace at Epworth - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a view of Wesley’s birthplace at Epworth under the gilt of the fore-edges. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Winborne, Dorset, the birthplace of Matthew Prior, showing houses and ...
Information from accompanying cards:. With a painting concealed under the gilt of the fore edges of each volume, depicting Winborne, Dorset, the birthplace of Matthew Prior, showing houses and cattle. Courtesy ... More
"The Cock and Magpie", Drury Lane - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: Under the gilt of each fore edge is an unusually fine painting of a London Stagecoach scene depicted in great detail. Volume II is of "The Cock and Magpie," Drury Lane. Cour... More
The birthplace of Robert Burns - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards:. With a painting concealed under the gilt of the fore edges of each volume .. the birthplace of Robert Burns, depicting a farm scene. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Abington Bridge - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: Each fore-edge decorated with a double fore-edge painting of unusual artistic skill. The four paintings are elliptical in form, surrounded by decorative borders of leaves, f... More
Oriel College - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: Each fore-edge decorated with a double fore-edge painting of unusual artistic skill. The four paintings are elliptical in form, surrounded by decorative borders of leaves, f... More
Magdalen College and bridge - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: Each fore-edge decorated with a double fore-edge painting of unusual artistic skill. The four paintings are elliptical in form, surrounded by decorative borders of leaves, f... More
Grantham Church, Lincolnshire - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a painting of Grantham Church, Lincolnshire, under the gilt fore-edges. A beautifully painted picture of this fine church. Nearby is a hill with a statute of Sir Isaac ... More
Belsay Castle - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: Contains a very fine fore-edge painting of Belsay Castle. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Kew Bridge - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: Each volume displays an interesting fore-edge painting. That on the second volume is an old picture of Kew Bridge. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
St. John’s College, Cambridge - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a charming painting under the gilt on the fore-edge of each volume depicting scene’s in Wordsworth’s life. Vol. II. St. John’s College, Cambridge. Courtesy of Boston Pu... More
Wordsworth’s cottage at Grasmere - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a charming painting under the gilt on the fore-edge of each volume depicting scene’s in Wordsworth’s life. Vol. III. Wordsworth’s cottage at Grasmere. Courtesy of Bosto... More
Church at Grasmere - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a charming painting under the gilt on the fore-edge of each volume depicting scene’s in Wordsworth’s life. Vol. IV. Church at Grasmere. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Shakespeare’s birthplace - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: Under the gilt of the fore-edges of each volume is an attractive painting done in great detail. That on volume I is of Shakespeare’s birthplace. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Anne Hathaway’s cottage - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: Under the gilt of the fore-edges of each volume is an attractive painting done in great detail. On volume II is one of Anne Hathaway’s cottage. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Mongeham Church - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: A fine painting of unusually large size appears on the fore-edge of each volume. On Vol. II [there is] a depiction of the front of Mongeham Church. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Village of Penhurst - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: A fine painting of unusually large size appears on the fore-edge of each volume. On Vol. I there is a panoramic view of the village of Penhurst. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Hunters shooting pheasant - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: With a fore-edge painting displaying hunters shooting pheasant. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Fox hunting scene - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: A fore-edge painting appears on each volume both being sporting scenes. The one on Vol. II depicts a fox hunting scene showing mounted hunters and dog on the trail of the qu... More
Kew Bridge and the Bell & Crown Tavern
Information from book record: Fore-edge painting of Kew Bridge and the Bell & Crown Tavern. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Hunter in the act of firing at a bird flushed by his dogs
Information from accompanying cards: A fore-edge painting appears on each volume both being sporting scenes. That on Vol. I is a picture of a hunter in the act of firing at a bird flushed by his dogs. Fore edge... More
Pope’s Villa at Twickenham - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: Beneath the fore edge under the gold is a beautifully executed painting by Miss Currie of Pope’s Villa at Twickenham. Preceding the title page is a page regarding the painti... More
Enniscorthy, Wexford - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: An exceedingly fine specimen of two paintings under one fore-edge. When the edges are bent toward the right, the gilt disappears and a beautiful view of Enniscorthy, Wexford... More
Pont a la Carraca, Florence - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: An exceedingly fine specimen of two paintings under one fore-edge. When the edges are bent toward the left a view of Pont a la Carraca, Florence emerges. Courtesy of Boston ... More
Church and graveyard at Stoke Poges - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from accompanying cards: A fine example of the art appears on the fore-edge of the volume, being a view of the church and graveyard at Stoke Poges, the locale of the famous "Elegy written in a count... More
The capture of Joan of Arc - watercolors fore edge painting
Information from book record: Fore-edge painting of the capture of Joan of Arc. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Scene of woman and house along waterfront
Information from book record: Fore-edge painting of a country scene. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Seaside village beneath snowy mountains - watercolors fore edge painti...
Information from book record: Fore-edge painting of seaside village beneath snowy mountains, in Yüan style, ca. 1936-42. Courtesy of Boston Public Library