The majority of extant examples of fore-edge paintings date to the late 19th and early 20th century on reproductions of books originally published in the early 19th century, including the present volume. Rider Haggard, the author of King Solomons Mines and She. The technique was popularized in the 18th century by John Brindley (1732-1756), publisher and bookbinder to the Prince of Wales and Edwards of Halifax, a distinguished family of bookbinders and booksellers. Cleopatra: Being an Account of the Fall and Vengeance of Harmachis is a novel written by the author H. Around 1750, the subject matter of fore-edge paintings changed from simply decorative or heraldic designs to landscapes, portraits and religious scenes, usually painted in full color. The first known example of a disappearing fore-edge painting (where the painting is not visible when the book is closed) dates back to 1649. Rider Haggard 25 June, 1889.” In near fine condition with a touch of shelfwear. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page in the year of publication, “To Edward Halue from H. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece, tissue guard, patterned endpapers, illustrated. Rare first edition of this well-known classic. Harmachis attempts to use his priestly magic to undermine Cleopatra's rule.Cleopatra: Being an Account of the Fall and Vengeance of Harmachis, The Royal Egyptian, As Set Forth By His Own Hand. The main character Harmachis (the living descendant of the pharaoh's bloodline) is charged by the Priesthood to overthrow the supposed impostor Cleopatra, drive out the Greeks and Romans and restore Egypt to its golden era. After failing his army entrance exam he was. The story is set in the Ptolemaic era of Ancient Egyptian history and revolves around the survival of a dynasty bloodline protected by the Priesthood of Isis. Sir Henry Rider Haggard KBE (1856-1925) was a Victorian writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations. Publication date 1900 Publisher Chicago, W.B. Cleopatra mixes historical action with supernatural events, and could be described as a historical fantasy novel. Cleopatra Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. Rider Haggard and first printed in 1889 by Longmans. Cleopatra is an adventure novel written by English author H. Ex Libris Betty & Neville Main (both famous comic artists) with their art nouveau bookplate to upper pastedown. blue-green cloth over heavy boards with bevelled edges, spine and upper cover lettered in gilt with gilt Egyptian cartouche to foot of spine with minimal wear to extreme tip of one corner, otherwise a near fine bright copy. Caton Woodville), occasional light scattered spotting, diaper endpapers with swan, sailing vessel and date, orig. 3.76 avg rating 2,104 ratings published 1905 2 editions. 8vo, xiv, 336pp + 16pp publisher's catalogue dated January 1889, frontispiece and 28 illustrations (18 by M. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars.
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