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It's a very striking little book, and in remarkably good condition for it's age. There is some light soiling and marking to the cloth, and the corners show some wear. The book has a very slight forward lean and the spine ends are crushed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there are some marks to the front endpapers and the pages show light foxing and age toning throughout. There are also some marks and light creasing in places. 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There is more minor loss to the head of the spine, as well as rubbing to the spine edges and fading to the spine. The corners have some wear and there is scuffing to the leather boards. The text block edges show significant foxing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a name and date written on the half title page and the endpapers are marbled. There are two small tears to the edge of the half title page. The pages show light toning and foxing but are otherwise in good, antique condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features beautiful black and white illustration plates which make it an extra special read. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small pocket book is only approximately 15cm x 11cm x 2cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. 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It still has it's original slipcase. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ever popular Fairy Books were brought to the modern reader's notice when Folio Society brought out these stunning bindings of Andrew Lang's collectable works. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is in very good condition with just a tiny mark to the front board (on the mermaid's hair). The slipcase has some scuffs and minor marks, and there is a chip to the surface of the card. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside there are no inscriptions or dedications, and the pages are clean and bright with minimal wear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features beautiful illustrations (both colour plates and black and white line drawings) by Julian de Narvaez which add to the atmosphere of this popular read. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions (including slipcase) approximately 26cm x 20cm x 6cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubbled wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44434233426109,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/5D5050EB-3457-4FEC-A688-283363A02D77.jpg?v=1739534447"},{"product_id":"the-pre-raphaelites-and-their-world-published-by-folio-society-in-1995-copy","title":"2008 Onward and Upward in the Garden by Katherine White Folio Society Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful edition of Onward and Upward in the Garden by Katherine White was published by The Folio Society in 2008. Sadly it no longer has it's slipcase but the cloth is beautifully decorated on the front board. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"synopsis-window\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"synopsistext\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"sa\"\u003eKatharine Sergeant Angell was hired as a manuscript reader for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker \u003c\/i\u003eand within months she became the magazine’s first fiction editor. After years of cultivating fiction, White became fascinated with a new genre: garden writing. In the 1950's,  \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eran a column entitled “Onward and Upward in the Garden,” in which White proclaimed the virtues of garden writing and those unsung authors who produced her “favourite reading matter.” The columns explored the history and literature of gardens, flower arranging, herbalists, among other things. Not long after her death, her husband E. B. White collected and published the series. And just over 40 years later, the Folio Society brought out this beautiful edition. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" class=\"sa\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is in very good condition for its age with minimal signs of wear. There is very minor foxing to the text block edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside there are no inscriptions or dedications, and the pages are clean and bright,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 23cm x 16cm x 3.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubbled wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44434237784253,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/A6BB8BCC-D987-4D94-94D2-A4C89707FB08.jpg?v=1723492188"},{"product_id":"1946-nature-in-britain-with-dust-jacket-hardback-vintage-book-illustrated-copy","title":"1948 English Fashion Britain in Pictures Series by Alison Settle Vintage Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely vintage edition of English Fashion was part of the Britain in Pictures Series. It was written by Alison Settle and published by Collins in 1948. The book still has it's original dust jacket. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is in good condition for it's age but the DJ has some wear and tear to the edges, most noticeable to the spine ends (there is some minor loss to the surface of the paper). The DJ has some light discolouration and marking, and the spine is sunned. Underneath the DJ, the spine is bumped and worn. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is very minor foxing and marking in places, and the paper is lightly toned. There is a written inscription on the front free endpaper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 23cm x 16.5cm x 1cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery book purchased will be wrapped in biodegradable bubble wrap, patterned wallpaper and string. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and recyclable paper tape. Sometimes I have to use plastic tape for security. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44435908821181,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/7A31AC6D-766D-4E8A-9E90-5FC1495E2D2D.jpg?v=1723542916"},{"product_id":"rare-boxed-set-of-the-novels-of-jane-austen-in-two-leather-bound-volumes-1904","title":"Rare Boxed Set of the Novels of Jane Austen in Two Leather Bound Volumes 1904 (Et)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning and rare two volume set of the Novels of Jane Austen was published in 1904 by Thomas Nelson. So the books are from the Edwardian era. They contain the complete novels of Jane Austen - Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Persuasion, Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books are uniformly bound in olive green leather with gold gilt decoration to the front boards and spines. The heart motif is quite rare in books of this age, and I've only seen these Austen editions once before. There is also a school insignia blind stamped in gold gilt to the front boards. The books have their own slipcase, which is lined with marbled paper inside. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the set is in good condition but there are some condition points to be aware of. The slipcase shows some wear and marking, with rubbing to the corners. The books show significant sunning and fading to the spines and edges of the boards. Pride and Prejudice has some creasing to the boards and sadly there is damage to the top corner of the back board. There is rubbing to the board edges and light wear to the corners. The back board of Sense and Sensibility also shows some creasing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the endpapers are marbled to match the inside of the slipcase. There are presentation plates glued to the front pastedowns. The pages are very thin and delicate which has caused some light rippling and creasing. The pages show light age toning and foxing but are otherwise clean and bright. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach volume has a colour frontispiece with tissue guard (the tissue guard is noticeably foxed). There are some superficial cracks to the gutter in places but the pages remain tightly bound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions of the box set approximately 17cm x 12cm x 4.5cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubbled wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44435975635133,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/8E7550D5-D6F2-4086-B149-2D0167F55725.jpg?v=1723543560"},{"product_id":"the-wipers-times-facsimile-of-the-famous-world-war-trench-newspaper-copy","title":"Classic Ghost Stories Modern Softcover Book with Colour Illustrations","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely edition of Classic Ghost Stories was published by Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd in 2010. It's a soft flexible cover but thicker than a paperback. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in very good condition but the corners are worn and crushed, and there is light creasing and scuffing to the cover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the pages are clean and bright with minimal wear. The pages feature large type alongside beautiful illustrations. It includes classic authors such as Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Robert Louis Stevenson, among others. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 22.5cm x 18cm x 4cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubbled wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44435985072317,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/74EA4220-3A31-4851-AF36-1B5D791EA48B.jpg?v=1723543935"},{"product_id":"1945-dream-days-by-kenneth-grahame-vintage-illustrated-book","title":"1945 Dream Days by Kenneth Grahame Vintage Illustrated Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking edition of Dream Days by Kenneth Grahame was published by The Bodley Head in 1945. The book is illustrated by Ernest Shepard - an illustrator best known for illustrating the works of AA Milne. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in beige cloth with pretty blind stamped detail to the front board. It's in very good condition for it's age - the book does show a slight forward lean and there is light wear and crushing to the corners. The back board shows minor marking and there is bumping to the edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a written inscription and name on the front free endpaper. There are some superficial cracks to the gutter in places but the pages remain tightly bound. The pages show faint toning and sporadic foxing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook Dimensions approximately 19cm x 13cm x 1.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubbled wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44438593700029,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/CB03A47E-8736-41B2-86A1-9D8CD05ED744.jpg?v=1723631946"},{"product_id":"untitled-aug30_12-03","title":"Gift Voucher","description":"\u003cp\u003eI’m excited to announce that you can now purchase gift vouchers for use exclusively in my Vintage Bookworm online shop (not valid on Etsy). They can be purchased in amounts of £10, £25, £50 and £100 and the recipient can spend them in their own time and at their own pace. The gift voucher doesn’t need to be spent all in one go, and will log how much is spent and how much is left. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"£10.00","offer_id":44474764984509,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"£25.00","offer_id":44474765017277,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"£50.00","offer_id":44474765050045,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"£100.00","offer_id":44474765082813,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/BBD8ECF9-60A4-4853-B8B6-327AE9EC5F63.jpg?v=1725016201"},{"product_id":"1908-first-edition-of-sintram-and-his-companions-illustrated-edwardian-book","title":"1908 First Edition Thus Sintram and his Companions Illustrated Edwardian Book (et)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous first edition of Sintram and his Companions was published by Methuen and Co in 1908. It's finely bound in green cloth with gold gilt decoration to the front board and spine. It's been given a clear plastic jacket to help keep it in good condition - because it is in very good condition considering it's over 115 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is very light wear and bumping to the corners, and the spine is very faintly sunned. The spine ends are crushed and there is foxing to the text block edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the endpapers are tanned but there are no inscriptions. The pages show age toning and scattered foxing but are otherwise clean and bright. The pages are thick and the edges are rough cut, which makes it a lovely book to read and handle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are 20 striking black and white illustrations by Edmund J Sullivan and a frontispiece from an engraving by Albrecht Durer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 23cm x 15.5cm x 3.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubbled wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44530163318973,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/EB066830-3636-4D50-BB05-E3319EB6004E.jpg?v=1727370880"},{"product_id":"longfellows-poetical-works-fine-cloth-binding-by-gall-and-inglis-book-copy","title":"Mrs Heman's Poetical Works Fine Cloth Binding by Gall and Inglis Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful antique edition of Mrs Heman's Poetical Works was published by Gall and Inglis. The book is undated but I'd estimate it to be from the late Victorian era (circa 1880). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features elaborately decorated boards, with blind stamped decoration and gold gilt to the front board and spine. The boards are bevelled and the text block is gold gilt. The front board has an floral portrait of pink bells which is really striking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is in remarkably good condition for it's age with the most noticeable flaw being the lifting to the author label on the spine. The boards show minor soiling and the corners are lightly rubbed. There is scuffing to the text block edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is soiling to the endpapers and the pages show toning and foxing. Sadly the frontispiece has been removed which has damaged the title page (see photo). \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe book features a handful of black and white illustration plates taken from engravings on steel. Each page also has a decorative border which makes it an extra special read. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 19.5cm x 14cm x 3.3cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubbled wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. 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The book is undated but after some research I'd estimate it to have been published circa 1870\/1880. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in red cloth with ornate blind stamped decoration and gold gilt to the front board. It's a really beautiful book, despite it's wear, but I have priced it accordingly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs can be seen quite clearly from the photo, there is a circular area of damp damage to the centre of the front board which has discoloured the cloth and obscured the title. The damp damage has swollen the board so it's raised in the centre. The rest of the book is in better condition. There is wear and fraying to the corners, and the board edges show rubbing and bumping. The boards have marking and soiling, and there is some discoloured areas to the back board. The spine is faded and marked, and crushing to the spine ends has caused some splitting in the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is rippling to the front free endpaper and the pages show light age toning and foxing. There are some cracks to the gutter in places but the pages remain tightly bound. One of the tissue guards has been removed.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 28cm x 22cm x 2cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section\" id=\"shopify-section-product-template\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ajax-enabled=\"true\" data-enable-history-state=\"true\" data-section-type=\"product\" data-section-id=\"product-template\" id=\"ProductSection-product-template\" class=\"product-template__container page-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid product-single product-single--large-media\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-third\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubbled wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44549847974077,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/1D332F88-EE08-4032-A996-4EBE299AF5E3.jpg?v=1728309998"},{"product_id":"1874-beauties-of-english-landscape-by-birket-foster-victorian-illustrated-book","title":"1874 Beauties of English Landscape by Birket Foster Victorian Illustrated Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning antique edition of Beauties of English Landscape by Birket Foster was published by George Routledge and Sons in 1874. So the book is from the mid Victorian era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features is bound in brown cloth with elaborate gold gilt detailing and blind stamped decoration to the front board and spine. The boards are bevelled and the text block edges are gold gilt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in remarkably good condition considering the book is 150 years old. The book shows a pronounced forward lean and there is wear and fraying to the corners, with splitting to the cloth. The boards show minor marking and rubbing and the spine slightly darkened. The spine edges are rubbed and crushing to the spine ends has caused splitting in the cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is cracking to the hinges, particularly to the front hinge which makes the front board feel loose. The pages feel tightly bound. The pages have age toning, foxing and marking throughout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features beautiful black and white illustrations throughout that portray both English landscape but also a traditional way of life for those that lived in the countryside. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 25.5cm x 21.5cm x 3.5cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach book purchased will be gift wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI try to use eco friendly packaging wherever possible. 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It's in very good condition for it's age with light wear to the corners and fraying to the cloth. The boards and spine show some small marks and there is fading to the spine. There is crushing to the spine which has caused minor splitting in the cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the hinges are cracked, making the boards feel a little loose but the pages remain tightly bound. The pages are clean and bright with no inscriptions or dedications. There is some age toning and occasional foxing\/marking to the pages. There is creasing to some of the tissue guards and some are missing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features a huge collection of colour illustration plates by H.R.Millar throughout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 24cm x 18cm x 3.5cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll books purchased will be hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53583322743157,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/016B98D3-F7B3-4196-8B9C-6812526FA911.jpg?v=1728925332"},{"product_id":"the-sunday-companion-scripture-book-in-presentation-box","title":"The Sunday Companion Scripture Birthday Book in Presentation Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis little book is a real beauty and features mauchline style boards and a faux leather spine. It comes in a presentation box and does not appear to have been used. It was published by the Special Sunday Companion. At the time I can find no other editions of this book online which makes it very difficult to date! It appears it may have had a protective plastic jacket at some point during it's life and some remnants of browned plastic are partially stuck to the boards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther than some wear to the board edges, the book is in very good condition. The box shows some marks and a small stain to one edge. Inside, the pages show light age toning \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions of box approximately 12.5cm x 10.5cm x 3cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and ribbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. 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It features original p\u003cspan\u003eublisher's binding of quarter cream cloth and gold textured boards, with a charming pictorial fairyland onlay to the front board. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in good condition for it's age, but the corners and edges show wear and loss to the surface of the paper. The bottom corner of the back board is crushed and the paper has split to reveal the board beneath. The boards show light marking and there is a dark cup ring to the back board. The spine is darkened and marked; crushing to the spine ends has caused some splitting in the cloth and there is rubbing to the lettering. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a bookseller's sticker to the bottom corner of the front pastedown and an inscription written in pencil to the front free endpaper. The endpapers are tanned but the rest of the pages are only lightly toned, with sporadic marking and foxing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features one colour plate (frontispiece) and many black and white illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 22cm x 16.5cm x 3cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53588745257333,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/49B6A794-34A4-4E16-9759-16CCC42E1A77.jpg?v=1729523904"},{"product_id":"1870-rare-edition-of-twelve-parables-of-our-lord-mid-victorian-book-with-chromolithographs","title":"1870 Rare Edition of Twelve Parables of Our Lord Mid Victorian Book with Chromolithographs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rare edition of Twelve Parables of Our Lord was published by Macmillan and Co in 1870. So the book is from the mid Victorian era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a large book, bound in original brown cloth with bevelled boards and gold gilt text block edges. The front board has ornate gold gilt decoration and a small \u003cspan\u003ecircular pictorial pastedown of Christ in the centre. The spine features gold gilt lettering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's in good condition for it's age, but the boards do show some marking and small areas of loss to the colour of the cloth. The corners are worn and crushed, with fraying to the bottom corners. The board edges are bumped and there is something small stuck to the back board. There is rubbing to the spine edges and the spine ends are crushed, which has caused splitting and minor loss to the cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, there are no inscriptions but there is a rubbed out pencil name on the reverse of the title page. The pages show varying degrees of age toning and there is foxing around the edges of the pages. There are occasional marks but the pages are remarkably clean and bright. There is very slight cracking to the hinges but the pages are tightly bound. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a chromolithograph title page plus 12 stiff card leaves showing 12 chromolithographs with borders taken from the Brevario Grimani from St Mark's Library, Venice. The illuminated texts and title pages are designed by Lewis Hind. The twelve illustrations to the parables are from sketches taken in the East by H R McEniry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions approximately 31.5cm x 25.5cm x 1.5cm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and ribbon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. 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It is a first edition and was written by \u003cspan\u003eElizabeth Anne Maling.  She was the author of almost a dozen books on home gardening, flower arranging, and birdkeeping, as well as novels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is bound in green pebbled cloth with stunning gold gilt decoration to the front cover. It's in good condition for it's age, but the corners are lightly worn and crushed, with some minor fraying to the back corners. The cover shows some minor marks and rubbing and there is faint darkening to the spine. The spine ends are crushed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, there is slight cracking to the hinges and creasing to the pages. The pages show age toning and sporadic foxing, and the tissue guard for the frontispiece is tanned and lightly creased. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe frontispiece is a hand-coloured lithograph  by Noel Humphreys. 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I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53592232853877,"sku":"","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/B4FB9FB1-353D-4389-94FF-E1110C8225F4.jpg?v=1729769300"},{"product_id":"rare-flowers-their-use-and-beauty-language-and-sentiment-victorian-illustrated-book","title":"Rare Flowers Their Use and Beauty Language and Sentiment Victorian Illustrated Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful and very scarce edition of Flowers Their Use and Beauty, Language and Sentiment by Arthur Freeling was published by Darton and Co. The book itself is undated but after some research, I'd estimate it to be from the earlier part of the Victorian era (circa 1857). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in orange cloth with beautiful blind stamped decoration in gilt and black to the boards and spine. The text block edges are gilt. It's in remarkably good condition for it's age but there is light wear to the corners and the boards show light soiling. There is minor rubbing and loss to the black decoration. The spine is faded and discoloured, and there is crushing to the spine ends. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is age toning to the pages with occasional marks and foxing. There is an illuminated illustration for a frontispiece which appears to have been glued in, and a collection of hand coloured plates. There are superficial cracks to the gutter in places but the pages remain tightly bound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 16.8cm x 11cm x 1.8cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53623444636021,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/DD184815-F285-41C8-97C8-34165B5C4301.jpg?v=1731521608"},{"product_id":"1895-sweetheart-travellers-by-s-r-crockett-victorian-illustrated-book","title":"1895 Sweetheart Travellers by S R Crockett Victorian Illustrated Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful edition of Sweetheart Travellers was published by Wells Gardner Darton and Co in 1895, so the book is from the late Victorian era. It is a second edition, published just two months after the first edition. It is a child's story for Children, Women and Men (according to the title page!). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features pale grey, cloth boards with beautiful blind stamped detail to the front board and spine. The book is in remarkably good condition for it's age, but does show wear and crushing to the corners. There is a forward lean and there is some minor rubbing to the front board. The boards show scuffing and minor marking. The spine is faintly sunned with crushing to the spine ends. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is discolouration and spotting to the endpapers and there are two written names on the half title page. The pages are clean and bright with only sporadic marking and occasional foxing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book has some beautiful black and white illustrations which make it an extra special read. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 21cm x 16cm x 3cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54740434682229,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/435CCC6C-69A5-4862-A3A2-60C5858C65EF.jpg?v=1731864087"},{"product_id":"1911-northanger-abbey-by-jane-austen-winchester-binding-antique-book","title":"1911 Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Winchester Binding Antique Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful edition of Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen was published in 1911 by John Grant. It was part of the Winchester collection and is a sought after binding by Austen collectors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in blue cloth with gilt decoration to the spine. The page edges are rough cut which is a lovely feature in old books and somehow makes them feel even older - like you're handling parchment! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is in good condition for it's age but there are condition points to be aware of. The corners are bumped and worn, with the cloth split to reveal the board beneath. The boards are marked (it looks like white paint to the back board) and the board edges show some rubbing. The spine edges are rubbed and the spine is lightly sunned and marked. There is a little loss and rubbing to the gilt on the spine. Crushing to the spine ends has caused minor splitting to the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are in good, antique condition - the pages show light age toning and occasional foxing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 22 cm x 16 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54800139125109,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/1442A565-3AB4-4140-8C58-12C6E1BBBA98.jpg?v=1731951829"},{"product_id":"wuthering-heights-by-emily-bronte-and-agnes-grey-by-anne-bronte-antique-book-full-leather-copy-1","title":"Shirley and Villette by Charlotte Bronte Antique Two Volumes Books Full Leather","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese two stunning books include Villette and Shirley by Charlotte Bronte and were published by the Gresham Publishing Company. It features a full calf leather binding with intricate gilt detail blind stamped to the front board and spine. The books are undated but I'd estimate them to be from circa 1900. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're in good condition for their age but there is wear to the corners and the covers show some scuffing, scratches and faint creasing. The spine of Shirley is sunned and there is some loss to the leather covering the top corners. Crushing to the spine ends has caused splitting in the leather at the head of the spine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the pages have some toning and sporadic foxing but are otherwise clean and bright. There are no inscriptions or writing of any kind, but both half title pages have a rubbed out pencil price which can still be faintly seen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShirley contains 16 full page black and white illustrations whilst Villette has 9. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 20.5cm x 13.5cm x 3cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and ribbon. The bubble wrap I use is 100% biodegradable and the jiffy bags are recyclable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere possible, I use 100% recyclable paper tape, but sometimes I have to use clear plastic tape for extra strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54830786183541,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/534304F6-7D15-49C8-86D8-33F6B3A3B74C.jpg?v=1732368386"},{"product_id":"1876-the-literary-bouquet-mid-victorian-19th-century-fine-cloth-binding-copy","title":"Gems of Literature Elegant, Rare and Suggestive Victorian 19th Century Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful Victorian edition of Gems of Literature Elegant, Rare and Suggestive was published by William P Nimmo. The book is undated but I'd estimate it to be mid Victorian (circa 1870-1880).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in burgundy cloth with striking blind stamped decoration and gilt to the front board and spine. The text block edges are gilt and the boards are bevelled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in good condition for it's age but there are condition points to be aware of. The boards have some damp damage which has bleached some of the colour from the cloth. The corners are worn and there is shelf wear to the board edges. There is some marking and discolouration to the back board, and the spine is faded. Crushing to the spine ends has caused some minor splitting in the cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the front free endpaper has been removed so the book opens onto the half title page. The pages are lightly age toned with occasional foxing\/marking but are remarkably clear and bright. There are some cracks to the gutter in places but the pages remain tightly bound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are stunning black and white illustrations throughout which add to the charm of this Victorian book. It features a collection of well known poets and authors including Shakespeare, John Milton and Edgar Allan Poe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 21.5cm x 17.5cm x 3cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54830827143541,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/A9FB572E-0572-4B1A-9FDF-93B443181592.jpg?v=1732372737"},{"product_id":"rare-jane-eyre-by-charlotte-bronte-floral-binding-late-victorian-book","title":"Rare Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Floral Binding Late Victorian Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful antique edition of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte was published by Walter Scott Publishing. The book itself is undated but there is a presentation plate inside dated 1898. So the book is from the end of the Victorian era. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s bound in red cloth with beautiful floral decoration and gilt to the front board and spine. The boards are bevelled and the text block edges are gilt. It’s a bright copy, in remarkably good condition for its age. The book shows a forward lean and there is some wear and crushing to the corners - with minor fraying to the cloth. The boards show some soiling as well as light marking and scuffing. There are some air bubbles underneath the cloth of the front board but this is subtle. The board edges are lightly bumped and the spine shows some faint sunning. There is minor rubbing to the spine edges with a very tiny hole in the cloth to the front external hinge. The spine ends are crushed; the text block edges show some minor soiling and scuffing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the floral endpapers show a little tanning and there is a presentation plate glued to the front pastedown. The pages show light age toning, with foxing and marking in places. There is some staining to the bottom edge of the text block which can be seen from the front free endpaper to Page 56 (it does not reach the text). Sadly there is a tear to the bottom edge of Page 25. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and ribbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. 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The text block edges are gilt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books are in remarkably good condition considering they're almost 185 years old. There is some wear and crushing to the corners, with splitting to the cloth to reveal the board beneath. The boards show some light marking and discolouration, and the spines are faded. Crushing to the spine ends has caused some splitting to the cloth, particularly to the joints. There is scuffing to the text block edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there are no inscriptions or dedications in any of the books, but volume two does show staining around the edge of the front endpaper. The pages show light age toning and foxing, with occasional minor marking. 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The boards and spine feature ornate blind stamped decoration and gilt detail. It's a really stunning book! It's had some restoration work with a cloth spine reback - a new cloth spine is inserted with the original spine glued over the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front board and spine are dulled compared to the back board. There is light wear to the corners and the cloth covering the bottom corners has split to reveal the board beneath. The board edges show some rubbing and bumping, with very minor chipping to the cloth in places. The boards show minor discolouration near the top edge, and there is light soiling to the cloth. The new blue spine can just be seen peeking out from the old one at the spine ends. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the hinges have been reinforced with tape and the pages show age toning throughout. There is foxing to the pages, with sporadic marking and minor staining. The pages feel tightly bound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features beautiful black and white illustrations throughout that help bring the poetry to life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 23.7cm x 18cm x 3.7cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. 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So it has been given a new spine with blind tooled title labels. The boards are original. This means the book can be read and enjoyed for many years to come. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is significant wear to the boards, with some loss to the surface of the leather corners (particularly to the bottom corner of the front board). There is wear and peeling to the paper at the board edges, as well as wear and rubbing to the paper boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the hinges have been reinforced with tape and there are some written names to the front pastedown. The front free endpaper and half title page have been removed. The pages show significant foxing, age toning and age related staining. There is a tear to page 17 approximately 6cm long from the top edge. There are also some chips to the edges of the pages. 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The boards are bevelled and the text block edges are gilt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in good condition for it's age, but the corners do show some wear, with slight splitting and fraying to the cloth. The boards show light marking, and there is some bumping to the board edges. The spine and edge of the back board are faded, and crushing to the spine ends has caused some splitting in the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a name plate on the front pastedown and a pencilled scribble to the FFEP. There is also an inscription on one of the preliminary blank pages. The pages show age toning and sporadic foxing throughout, with occasional marking. There is superficial cracking to the gutter in places but the pages remain tightly bound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features stunning black and white illustrations throughout, which make this an even more lovely book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 20.3cm x 16.5cm x 2.2cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll books purchased will be hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm gradually switching over to eco-friendly packaging, including 100% recyclable jiffy bags :)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54873982632309,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/CA5062AE-4C1D-41FB-9EFE-C47FBA9D19FD.jpg?v=1734026151"},{"product_id":"1905-the-professor-by-charlotte-bronte-edwardian-illustrated-book","title":"1905 The Professor by Charlotte Bronte Edwardian Illustrated Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful antique edition of The Professor by Charlotte Bronte was published by John Grant in 1905. So the book is from the mid Edwardian era. The book is bound in green cloth with gilt floral decoration to the spine. The edges of the text block are rough cut which is a lovely feature in old books - somehow it makes the books feel even older, as if you're handling parchment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books is in very good condition for it's age but there is some marking to the boards and light wear to the corners. The spine is lightly faded and discoloured, with crushing to the spine ends and rubbing to the spine edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is faint cracking to the hinges and the endpapers are foxed and marked. There are no written inscriptions. The pages show light age toning throughout with sporadic foxing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features a handful of beautiful black and white illustration plates, which make it an extra special read :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 21.5cm x 15cm x 3.8cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. 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The rest of the pages show only sporadic foxing. Sadly the illuminated title page is detached and is missing some paper to the top corner. The rest of the pages remain tightly bound, but there is a crack to the gutter at the title page. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe book is filled with beautiful black and white illustrations which add to the charm of this antiquarian volume. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 24cm x 18.5cm x 4.2cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. 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The spine features someone up climbing up Rapunzel's tower using her hair. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a lovely binding and a hard one to find. It's in good condition but there are condition points to be aware of. The corners show some wear and there is light marking to the boards. The boards are slightly bowed with rubbing to the board edges and spine edges. The spine is sunned, with crushing to the spine ends which has caused some minor splitting in the cloth. There is foxing to the text block edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the endpapers are beautifully illustrated and there is a bookseller's sticker glued to the front corner of the front pastedown. Sadly there is cracking to both hinges (worse to the back hinge than the front) and to the gutter at places throughout the book. Some pages feel a little shaky but all remain securely bound. The pages show age toning throughout, with sporadic foxing and marking. 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The dust jacket has a clear plastic cover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is in very condition for its age but there is some wear and loss to the DJ in places - particularly the spine ends and corners. There is creasing and minor marking to the DJ, and the spine is a little sunned with a small hole to one edge. Underneath the dust jacket, the corners are worn and crushed; the spine ends also show crushing and there is a small mark near the tail of the spine. There is foxing to the text block edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the pages show age toning and foxing but the text is clear and bright. 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The spine features five raised bands and beautiful gilt tooling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is in remarkably good condition for it's age but there is some wear to the corners with loss to the surface of the leather. The board edges are rubbed and the boards show some scuffs, with marking to the leather. The spine is rubbed, with some wear to the leather. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the endpapers are marbled to compliment the boards and there is a name plate on the front pastedown. The pages show age toning throughout, with occasional foxing and marking. The binding thread can be seen at the gutter in places but the pages are tightly bound. 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And the reason it's special has nothing to do with the binding or the book - it's because of the ephemera inside. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book was gifted to Margaret Branson in memory of her Confirmation in 1922, by her friend and vicar Geoffrey C Lunt. Now Mr Lunt went on to become the well known bishop of Salisbury in 1946 but Margaret obviously remained incredibly fond of him. There are two letters from the bishop tucked inside, as well as a newspaper clipping of his obituary. He was bishop for only 2 years as he sadly passed away in 1948.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in full leather, with gilt lettering to the front. It's in good condition for it's age but has obviously been well used and loved. There is wear and bumping to the corners and rubbing to the edges of the covers. The leather is marked and there is creasing to the front cover. The book has a forward lean and the pages inside are rippled. 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