{"title":"Antiquarian \u0026 Collectable Books","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRare and Collectable books - from modern editions to antiquarian volumes. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-springtide-of-life-poems-of-childhood-by-algernon-charles-swinburne-first-edition-book","title":"The Springtide of Life Poems of Childhood by Algernon Charles Swinburne First Edition Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely first edition of The Springtide of Life features the poems of childhood by Algernon Charles Swinburne. It was published in 1918 by William Heinemann and features stunning colour plates by Arthur Rackham. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in green cloth with gold gilt lettering and detail to the front board and spine. It's in very good condition for it's age, with just some light wear and crushing to the corners. The book shows a slight forward lean and there is minor marking to the boards. There is some very slight air bubbling to the cloth covering the boards. The spine ends are crushed which has caused some minor splitting in the cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the endpapers are tanned and there is a written inscription to the front free endpaper. The pages show age toning and sporadic foxing\/marking but are in good, antique condition. There are stunning colour plates by Arthur Rackham. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 25.5cm x 19cm 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. 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":44325936103613,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/3E5BE474-1ED6-457F-977B-3C520CB69D7C.jpg?v=1719414580"},{"product_id":"purple-fairy-book-folio-society-rare-collectors-edition-book-copy","title":"Yellow Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Folio Society Rare Collector's Edition Book With Slipcase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful and rare edition of Andrew Lang's Yellow Fairy Book was published by The Folio Society in 2008. 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 excellent condition with minimal wear. The paper lining the inside of the slipcase is peeling at the edges slightly (see photo) and there are some minor marks to the slipcase. \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 Danuta Mayer 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":44327149273277,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/2BD394B0-6012-4A5F-8605-53665F66913E.jpg?v=1739534420"},{"product_id":"the-language-and-sentiment-of-flowers-warnes-bouquet-series-late-victorian-book","title":"The Language and Sentiment of Flowers Warne's Bouquet Series Late Victorian Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely miniature book of The Language and Sentiment of Flowers was published by Frederick Warne and Co. The book itself is undated but I'd estimate it to be late Victorian (circa 1890). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in pale brown\/grey cloth with stunning blind stamped decoration to the front board and spine. 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. There is superficial cracking to the gutter but the pages remain tightly bound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are stunning colour plates and the book features a section on Classical Floral Legends. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 12.5cm x 9cm x 1.5cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and ribbon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-product-template\" class=\"shopify-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-template__container page-width\" id=\"ProductSection-product-template\" data-section-id=\"product-template\" data-section-type=\"product\" data-enable-history-state=\"true\" data-ajax-enabled=\"true\"\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.Ill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44396186239165,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/25F9AEB7-E7B3-46D7-8180-823091F4EEFB.jpg?v=1721832877"},{"product_id":"yellow-fairy-book-by-andrew-lang-folio-society-rare-collectors-edition-book-with-slipcase-copy","title":"Green Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Folio Society Rare Collector's Edition Book With Slipcase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful and scarce edition of Andrew Lang's Green Fairy Book was published by The Folio Society in 2009. 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":"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":"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. 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":44532333969597,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/0035566B-CEFE-4F84-8B94-842084956AB0.jpg?v=1727447254"},{"product_id":"rare-but-worn-edition-of-beauty-of-common-things-ornate-victorian-book","title":"Rare but WORN edition of Beauty of Common Things Ornate Victorian Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning edition of Beauty of Common Things by Mrs Whymper was published by The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. Illustrated by 12 drawings from nature and printed in colour by William Dickes. 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":"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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This is the only illustration in the book. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions approximately 17cm x 11cm x 1.2cm. \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. 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. 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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. 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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. There is superficial cracking to the gutter in places which just shows the binding thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions of each volume approximately 12.8cm x 8cm x 2cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe books will arrive hand wrapped in patterned paper 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 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. The poems are quite humorous and based largely around nature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 19.5cm x 13.5cm x 1.8cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in biodegradable bubble wrap, patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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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Sadly the book no longer has it's dust jacket. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is in good condition with the most noticeable flaw being the darkening to the spine and loss of the gilt (it can only be seen if you look very closely!). The spine edges are lightly rubbed and crushing to the spine ends has caused minor splitting in the cloth. There is light wear and bumping to the corners and a small chip to the surface of the cloth covering the back board. There is a small mark to the front board. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a name written to the top of the front endpaper and another to the reverse of the FFEP. There is a bookseller's sticker to the bottom of the back pastedown. The pages show light age toning and occasional marking, with some sporadic foxing - most noticeable to the preliminary pages and back endpaper. They're remarkably clean and bright for their age though and in good, antique condition. There are black and white illustrations by Ernest H Shepard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 19.8cm x 13.6cm x 1.6cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and ribbon. Due to the value of the book, it'll be sent with full tracking with a courier. \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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There is gilt lettering to the spine and the pages are rough cut. The book has undergone restoration work and has had a cloth spine reback. This is where a new cloth spine is inserted and the original spine is glued over the top. It's a lovely way to make the book readable for many years to come, whilst still preserving the original features. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in good condition for it's age but the book does show a slight forward lean and there is light wear and bumping to the corners. The boards show some marking and there is some minor loss to the surface of the cloth which has just taken some of the green away. The spine is sunned and discoloured, and the new cloth spine can just be seen peeking out beneath the old one at the spine ends. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is significant age toning and foxing throughout, with occasional creasing to the paper. Four of the colour plates have been repaired with tape (and one tissue guard), and a few of the plates show wear and tear around the edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are 24 colour plates by the iconic illustrator Arthur Rackham, and they really capture the life and spirit of this story. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 20cm x 15.5cm x 3cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in bubble wrap, 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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To put this is perspective, this book was published just two years after Charlotte's death. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the value of this book, customs charges will apply if bought from overseas. Please bear this in mind when ordering. It will be sent with a courier with full tracking and insurance - your telephone number will be required for the courier. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful antique edition of Jane Eyre by Currer Bell was published by Smith, Elder and Co is 1857. The book is bound in original half calf leather with marbled paper boards and four raised bands to the spine. The raised bands feature delicate gilt detail and there is a leather title label to the spine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is in good condition considering it's over 166 years old, but there are general signs of wear and use. The boards show some scuffs and faint scratches, with wear to the marbled paper. There is wear to the corners and board edges, with minor loss to the surface of the paper and leather. The spine is faded and discoloured, with some loss to the spine ends. The leather spine is rubbed, with minor chipping to the leather, and a small split starting to the top of the external back hinge. There is a small mark to the bottom edge of the text block. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a pencilled number and scribble to the front pastedown and a crack to the gutter after the front free endpaper. The pages show age toning and foxing throughout, with other more occasional marks and stains. The text remains clear and bright. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 17.5cm x 11.5cm x 3cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in biodegradable bubble wrap, 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":55136587481461,"sku":"","price":925.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/2EF90C52-49E8-44BA-A2A6-D2484E448CEF.jpg?v=1741969020"},{"product_id":"1853-sense-and-sensibility-rebacked-rare-early-victorian-edition","title":"1853 Sense and Sensibility Rebacked Full Leather Rare Early Victorian Edition (Et)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning and very scarce edition of Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen was published by Richard Bentley in 1853. It is full bound in calf leather and the spine features gilt decoration and five raised bands. It is important to know that the book has undergone some restoration work in it's past. It has had a leather spine reback. This is where the original spine is removed, and a new piece of leather is put in it's place. The original boards and spine are then reattached to save the original features. It's been tastefully done to retain the book's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in good condition, but the leather boards show noticeable marking, scuffing and discolouration. There is wear to the corners and board edges. The spine is darkened and there is a split starting to the top of the external back hinge. There are some small chips out of the spine, and rubbing to the end and raised bands. A crack to the leather at the top of the spine has been reglued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a neatly written name and date on the first blank page. Sadly there is staining to the frontispiece and the pages show foxing in places. Considering the age of the book, however, they're in remarkably good condition. The endpapers are beautifully marbled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will be wrapped securely in bubble wrap, patterned wallpaper and ribbon. Due to the value of this book, it will be sent via special delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 17cm x 11cm x 2.5cm.\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 text block edges are gilt but what makes this book EXTRA special is the hidden fore-edge painting that can be revealed by manipulating the text block edge.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fore-edge painting is a scene painted on the edges of book pages. This particular fore-edge painting is known as a hidden fore-edge painting. T\u003cspan\u003ehe book's leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e must be fanned, exposing the pages' edges for the picture to become visible. This particular painting shows the ruins of a grand building, being overrun with foliage. There are stunning Grecian style columns. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is in good condition with the most important condition point to be aware of being the water damage to the bottom of the boards and spine (most noticeable to the bottom of the front board). This has caused discolouration and slight bowing to the board edge. The corners are worn and crushed, with some minor loss to the surface of the leather. There is minor chipping to the leather in places, and some marking to the boards. The spine is darkened, with some very slight loss to the surface of the leather in places. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, the endpapers are beautifully marbled but there is the slightest cracking to the hinges. The pages are remarkably clean and bright with only minor marking in places. There is foxing and tanning to the tissue guard for the frontispiece. The water damage can be faintly seen to the bottom of the preliminary pages and the last few pages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is filled with black and white illustrations by Frederick J Boston which bring this classic to life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions approximately 18.2cm x 13cm x 3.2cm. \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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The text block edges are tinted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books are in very good condition (partly due to their contemporary bindings!) but both volumes show a pronounced forward lean. There is wear and bumping to the corners, with minor fraying to the cloth. The boards show minor marks and rubbing and the spines are faintly sunned. Crushing to the spine ends has caused minor splitting in the cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is tanning to the endpapers and written initials on the front pastedown. The hinges show the slightest cracking but the pages are tightly bound. The pages show very light age toning and occasional foxing; there are also sporadic marks, including some fingerprint marks but the text is clear and bright. The pages are in remarkably good, clean condition for their age. The binding thread can be seen at the gutter in places but as mentioned above, the pages remain tightly bound. Some of the pages show faint creasing, and some of the top corners have been dog eared by a previous owner - leaving faint creasing behind. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne volume has eight black and white illustrations plates and the other volume has ten plates. These have been collated. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions of each volume approximately 22cm x 15cm x 3cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books 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 oxo-degradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. 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JRR Tolkien rose to fame after his book The Hobbit, originally published in 1937, but The Lord of the Rings trilogy delves much deeper into the world of Middle Earth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the value of this book, it'll be sent to the customer in a box via courier - your phone number will be required for the courier. If you order from overseas, please be aware that there will be Customs Fees to be paid - the amount is determined by the destination country. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is in very good condition with light rubbing to the corners. The red tint to the top edge of the dust jacket is faded and there is a long scuff to the top edge. There is some light shelf wear to the board edges and subtle dark marks to the front board. The back board has some small splash marks to the cloth; the text block edges are toned with minor marks. The dust jacket shows wear, with loss to the paper at the spine ends. There is a large tear to the front and creasing where the paper has been crumpled - the plastic Brodart cover will help keep the DJ from deteriorating further. There are some small splits to the paper DJ in places - this can be seen to the edges of the spine and at the corners. The spine is noticeably tanned and darkened, with scuffing to the paper. The DJ shows some marking but is remarkably clear and bright for it's age. There are some small chips to the edges of the DJ but the DJ is unclipped which is nice to see. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the pages are clean and bright with only minor age toning. There is no foxing and only occasional minor marking. Page 334 has a more noticeable mark and a tiny hole in the paper. Pages 162 and 227 have very slight folds to the bottom edges of the page - these are small and unobtrusive but every page of this scarce and collectable book has been carefully checked for any flaws, no matter how small! There is a small area of red to the top of the front endpaper where the red tint has spread slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 22.7cm x 15cm. The book will be securely wrapped in bubble wrap and then gift 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 oxo-degradable 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":55200638534005,"sku":"","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/1E38D161-1918-4ABA-B003-7DC7D77456BE.jpg?v=1743003933"},{"product_id":"the-language-and-poetry-of-flowers-antique-collectable-late-victorian-book-copy","title":"The Language and Poetry Of Flowers Antique Collectable Late Victorian Book Colour Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely antique book of The Language and Poetry of Flowers was published by Milner and Company. The book is undated but there is a name and address written at the back of the book dated 1884. So the book is from the mid to late Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in dark brown cloth over bevelled boards, with stunning blind stamped decoration in black and gilt to the front board and spine. It's in very good condition but has undergone some restoration work with a cloth spine reback - a new cloth spine has been inserted under the old one (this can only be seen peeking out at the head of the spine). The corners show light wear and minor fraying to the cloth. The boards show minor marks and there is some shelf wear to the board edges - faint bumping and rubbing. The spine is lightly sunned with dulling to the gilt decoration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the book features contemporary marbled endpapers and there is a name and address written at both the front and the back of the book (the one at the back is upside down so I wonder if they mistook it for the front originally). The pages show light age toning throughout, with occasional foxing and minor marking in places. and light foxing, with sporadic marking. The tissue guard for the frontispiece is creased. There are four absolutely beautiful colour plates inside, each with it's own tissue guard. There are some superficial cracks to the gutter in places but the pages remain tightly bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 14.2cm x 11.5cm x 2.5cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-product-template\" class=\"shopify-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-template__container page-width\" id=\"ProductSection-product-template\" data-section-id=\"product-template\" data-section-type=\"product\" data-enable-history-state=\"true\" data-ajax-enabled=\"true\"\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\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 oxo-degradable 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\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55339634622837,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/74755D22-B0FA-4CD5-9E8A-68C4A8322047.jpg?v=1746116472"},{"product_id":"1847-a-lytell-geste-of-robin-hode-with-other-ancient-ballads-and-songs-half-morocco-binding","title":"1847 A Lytell Geste of Robin Hode With Other Ancient Ballads and Songs Half Morocco (Et)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful two volume edition of A Lytell Geste of Robin Hode With Other Ancient Ballads and Songs was published by Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans in 1847. So the books are from the early Victorian era. They feature a contemporary half Morcco binding, with marbled boards and endpapers. The spines have five raised bands and gilt tooling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're in good condition but there are signs of wear. There is significant wear to the corners and board edges, with splitting and loss to the surface of the leather and paper in places. The boards show minor marks, discolouration and scuffing, with small chips to the marbled paper. The spines are faded and discoloured, with some loss to the leather at the head and tail of the spines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, both volumes have book plates glued to the front pastedown. There is superficial cracking to the hinges but the pages remain tightly bound. The pages show age toning throughout, but are remarkably clean and bright with minimal marking and foxing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books both have a frontispiece and small vignettes to the text. Dimensions of each volume approximately 21cm x 15.3cm x 3.3cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery book purchased will be hand wrapped in patterned paper and string.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI try to use eco friendly packaging wherever possible. This includes 100% recycled jiffy bags, biodegradable bubble wrap, and paper offcuts from the newspaper industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55377536942453,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/9923B468-C52A-4B67-936F-59E51C7C5391.jpg?v=1747240282"},{"product_id":"1743-secret-book-safe-from-the-royal-library-of-louis-xv-antiquarian-french-volume","title":"1743 Secret Book Safe from the Royal Library of Louis XV Antiquarian French Volume (Et)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-testid=\"ux-textual-display\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ux-textspans\"\u003eThis incredible little book holds a secret - it's been turned into a book safe. And not recently - this was an old transformation and it's fascinating wondering what secrets this book box may have held. It was part of the Royal Library of Louis XV and features the King's coat of arms in gilt to the front board. Only books in the royal or associated libraries were given the coat of arms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-testid=\"ux-textual-display\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ux-textspans\"\u003eThe book was published in 1743 and is bound in full leather. The spine features five raised bands and gilt tooling. It's in good condition, but as can be seen from the photos, the front hinge is split (but still firmly attached). The leather shows marking, scuffing and occasional chipping to the surface. The corners are worn, with the leather split to reveal the board beneath. The spine is dulled and slightly darkened, with some minor loss to the spine ends. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-testid=\"ux-textual-display\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ux-textspans\"\u003eInside, the endpapers are marbled and there is some splitting\/damage to one of the blank preliminary pages. The pages that remain show age toning, foxing and creasing. The secret box compartment has been lined with marbled paper. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-testid=\"ux-textual-display\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ux-textspans\"\u003eDimensions approximately 17.4cm x 10.8cm x 2.8cm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-testid=\"ux-textual-display\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ux-textspans\"\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 oxo-degradable 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55417040339317,"sku":"","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/F8BB6DCC-E1BD-4602-9561-7437F87481EE.jpg?v=1748337101"},{"product_id":"the-royal-kalendar-court-and-city-register-for-england-scotland-ireland-and-the-colonies","title":"The Royal Kalendar: Court and City Register, for England, Scotland, Ireland, and the Colonies","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful edition of The Royal Kalendar: Court and City Register, for England, Scotland, Ireland, and the Colonies for the year 1827. T\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2684947011762984097\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe Royal Kalendar was a British Almanac and Directory published from the 1760's right up until 1893. It provided a comprehensive list of notable individuals and institutions in Great Britain, Ireland, and the Colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2684947011762985836\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was basically a detailed annual register that included information on government officials, members of parliament, peers, baronets, and other prominent figures across the British Isles and its colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"59ccc64d-a8a8-4aed-baec-d174c2cf6d7e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2684947011762985836\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"59ccc64d-a8a8-4aed-baec-d174c2cf6d7e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003eThis particular edition was for the year 1827 and was published by Suttaby, Fox and Suttaby. It features a contemporary half calf binding with gilt lettering to the spine. It's in excellent condition with only some minor scuffing to the leather and light fading to the spine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2684947011762985836\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"59ccc64d-a8a8-4aed-baec-d174c2cf6d7e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003eInside, the book features new endpapers and there are some penned notes on blank pages at the front and back of the book. The pages show age toning and scattered foxing throughout, with some creasing and chipping to the page edges in places. There are occasional pen marks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2684947011762985836\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"59ccc64d-a8a8-4aed-baec-d174c2cf6d7e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003eDimensions approximately 17.8cm x 11cm x 3cm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2684947011762985836\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"59ccc64d-a8a8-4aed-baec-d174c2cf6d7e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\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 oxo-degradable 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55729951375733,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/B386615D-E07D-485D-8616-CBB79C1C722E.jpg?v=1754318972"},{"product_id":"the-novels-of-jane-austen-full-lambskin-luxury-binding-23ct-gold-beautiful-book-set-copy-1","title":"The Novels of Jane Austen Full Lambskin Luxury Binding 23ct Gold Beautiful Book Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful luxury edition of the Novels of Jane Austen was published by Heron Books in the 1970's (the books are not dated at the front but there are various 1970's dates at the back). The set includes all her full length novels - Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Sense and Sensibility, and Persuasion and Northanger Abbey (which are in one volume together). The luxury lambskin binding features 23ct gold decoration to the front boards and spines, and the text block edges are gilt. Each volume is illustrated by a different artist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books are in very good condition and have obviously been well looked after. There are a handful of condition points to be aware of. There is fading and discolouration to the ribbon page markers and the corners show some wear. There is some minor scuffing and marking to the gilt text block edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there are no inscriptions or dedications and the pages are clean and bright with minor age toning. There is light discolouration to the moiré silk endpapers. There are beautiful black and white illustrations throughout the book...which makes it an extra special read :) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions of each volume approximately 21cm x 12.7cm x 2.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books will be 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 oxo-degradable 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":55785771303285,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/C356F652-4A2C-4A08-9919-AFA84DF98A0B.jpg?v=1755200231"},{"product_id":"1845-flowers-of-the-matin-and-even-song-or-thoughts-for-those-who-rise-early-rare","title":"1845 Flowers of The Matin and Even Song or Thoughts for Those Who Rise Early RARE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful and very rare first edition of Flowers of The Matin and Even Song or Thoughts for Those Who Rise Early was published by Grant and Griffith in 1845. At the time of listing I can find no other antique copies of this book online. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in green cloth with delicate gilt decoration to the front board and spine. Both boards have blind stamped detail. The corners are bumped and worn, with fraying to the cloth. The boards are discoloured and stained, and the back board has some light scratches. The spine is faded, with crushing to the spine ends that has caused splitting to the cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the front hinge has been reinforced with tape and the text block has been resewn. This means the pages are tightly bound, even if a couple of page segments stick out slightly from the edge of the text block. There is a neatly written inscription on the front free endpaper, and the tissue guard for the frontispiece is badly foxed. The rest of the pages show more minor foxing and marking, with age toning throughout. There are two other colour plates beside the frontispiece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 17cm x 11cm x 2cm.\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 oxo-degradable 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":55825618895221,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/4AACD077-BDB8-42CA-AF5D-BE93AA79D33F.jpg?v=1755877225"},{"product_id":"collection-of-the-novels-of-jane-austen-beautiful-edwardian-set-illustrated-colour-plates","title":"Collection of the Novels of Jane Austen Beautiful Edwardian Set Illustrated Colour Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis stunning collection of the complete Novels of Jane Austen was published by JM Dent and Company. This includes all of her full length novels - Emma, Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion and Mansfield Park - in ten volumes. The dates vary between volumes but were published between 1901 and 1905.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***If you are thinking of ordering from outside of the UK or USA, please be aware that there may be customs fees to pay to the courier. This is outside of my control.***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach book is uniformly bound in pale green cloth with with pretty decoration to the front boards and spines. The lady on the front board was believed to represent Jane Austen. This beautiful set is hard to find in a complete collection and I've never seen these books in such excellent condition. Due to the pale cloth, this set was very prone to soiling and sunning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Condition - Near Fine. Important condition point to be aware of is one frontispiece is missing (from Sense and Sensibility). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePride and Prejudice (1905) - there is light wear and bumping to the corners of volume two. The spines are lightly sunned. Inside, the pages show light age toning. The tissue guard for the frontispiece in volume one is torn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMansfield Park (1902) - The colour of the cloth varies slightly between the two volumes. The cloth shows minor marking and the spines are faintly sunned. There is very light rubbing to the decoration on the front board of volume two. Inside, there is light age toning to the pages and very occasional foxing. There is slight cracking to the back hinge of volume one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthanger Abbey (1901) - The cloth shows minor marking and faint discolouration. There is also a little air bubbling to the cloth near the joints. The spine is lightly sunned. Inside, the pages show light age toning but are otherwise clean and bright. Some of the page edges are a little jagged - it appears that some may have been separated by hand, which has caused some tearing to the edges. There is also some loss to the edges of Pages 97 - 100 but this does not reach the text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSense and Sensibility (1901) - There is a pen mark to the front board of volume two and some other more minor marks to the boards. The spines are lightly sunned and spotted, and two of the corners are bumped. Inside, there is a slight crack to the front hinge of volume one and occasional cracks to the gutter - the pages remain tightly bound. There is light age toning to the pages. Please note that the frontispiece to volume one is missing. It would have had a portrait of Jane Austen originally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmma (1903) - The cloth shows minor marking and there is sunning to the spines. Inside, there is a slight crack to the gutter at the title pages and the frontispieces feel a little loose at the top. The pages show light age toning and there is slight damage to the internal front hinge in volume one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersuasion (1902) - Only some light sunning to the spine. Inside, the pages show only minor age toning. There is a slight crack to the front hinge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to the rarity and value of these books, they will be sent via a courier. If you live outside of the UK, you will need to provide your telephone number and email address.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach volume measures approximately 17.7cm x 11.8cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe books will be hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and ribbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe books will be securely wrapped in bubble wrap and in a double walled cardboard box for extra protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55893579366773,"sku":null,"price":1350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/249818A3-7FFF-444A-A99C-DE1DDB92A20D.jpg?v=1756911080"},{"product_id":"1844-the-book-of-common-prayer-full-morocco-leather-binding-gauffered-edges-clasp-copy-1","title":"Petit Paroissien Beautiful Little French Velvet Missal with ornate metal clasp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful antique missal book is called Petit Paroissien features a stunning, deep green velvet binding and an ornate metal clasp with four cherub faces at the corners. All edges are gilt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in near fine condition, with just some minor scuffs to the gilt edges and wear to the spine ends. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eInside, there is an illuminated title page and the pages show significant foxing throughout. There are a handful of black and white plates and two tiny lace cards tucked inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions approximately 9.2cm x 6.5cm x 2cm. The 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 oxo-degradable 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56016328851829,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/403B6576-1004-40A0-9C20-8E030AA99FC1.jpg?v=1758978699"},{"product_id":"1852-truths-illustrated-by-great-authors-full-morocco-gauffered-edges-book-copy","title":"1856 The Poetical Works (lyrical and dramatic) Of Longfellow Full Morocco Gauffered Edges","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful early Victorian edition of The Poetical Works (lyrical and dramatic) of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was published by Bickers and Bush in 1856. The book is bound in full Morocco leather with beautiful blind stamped decoration to the boards. There are four raised bands to the spine and gilt lettering. The text block edges are all gilt and feature beautiful gauffered detailing. \u003cspan\u003eGauffering describes the act of applying a patterned decoration to the text block edges of a book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in very good condition, with just some wear and minor loss to the surface of the leather at the corners and board edges. There are some small chips to the leather on the boards as well. There are some minor marks to the back board and faint sunning to the spine, with rubbing to the spine ends. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the endpapers are marbled and there is a written name and date on the title page. The pages show light age toning and very occasional foxing but the text is clear and bright. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 17.6cm x 13.5cm x 4.3cm.\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 oxo-degradable 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":56025283592565,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/E3CCA6FD-80B4-448F-8F61-8F025B3A42F9.jpg?v=1759166460"},{"product_id":"little-women-by-louisa-may-alcott-scarce-antique-binding-with-beautiful-portrait-copy","title":"Adeline or The Romance of the Forest by Ann Radcliffe Rare Late Victorian Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful edition of Adeline or The Romance of the Forest by Ann Radcliffe was published by William Nicholson and Sons Ltd. The book isn't dated but I'd estimate it to be late Victorian (circa 1890). Antique editions of Ann Radcliffe's books are incredibly hard to find so I'm very excited to be able to offer this in my shop. She was considered to be the leading writer of the Gothic novel, so much so that the genre was often dubbed 'The Radcliffe Romance'. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in dark green cloth with a pretty decoration blind stamped in black to the front board and gilt to the spine. It's an attractive binding and in near fine condition. There is minor marking and soiling to the cloth and rubbing to the spine edges. The spine is sunned, with a little dulling to the gilt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a name and address stamped to the half title page and again to the verso of the frontispiece (a wonderful colour plate). The pages show light age toning throughout and the top corner of the back free endpaper has been cut away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 15cm x 10.5cm x 2.4cm. \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 oxo-degradable 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":56049056514421,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/69FABEED-7D12-4B47-BA06-DFD3FC4556DF.jpg?v=1759502322"},{"product_id":"sense-and-sensibility-by-jane-austen-very-rare-floral-victorian-book-copy","title":"Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen Rare Floral Art Nouveau Victorian Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rare edition of Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen was published by George Routledge and Son Limited for the Ruby Series. The book itself is undated but there is a written inscription (to Nan Shepherd no less - the famous Scottish writer and poet) which is dated 1907 (Nan would have been just 14 years old when the book was gifted to her for Hogmanay) . However, the book is older than 1907. The Ruby Series by George Routledge was started in the 1870's, but when it has the publisher stated as \u003cspan\u003e\"George Routledge and Sons Limited\" it indicates the book as dated from between 1890 and 1900. So the book is from the latter part of the Victorian era. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in good condition but there are some condition points to be aware of. There is a split in the cloth to the back joint, which has been repaired. It's been glued down to prevent it worsening but the split can be clearly seen (there is also a loose thread). There is soiling and light marking to the cloth; some creasing can also be seen which has caused slight air bubbles to form. The corners are worn through to the board beneath, with minor fraying to the cloth, and there is a small hole in the cloth to the fore-edge of the front board. The spine is darkened and crushing to the spine ends has caused minor splitting in the cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is the written inscription to Nan Shepherd on the front free endpaper and Nan has also written her name on the front pastedown. The pages show age toning throughout, with occasional foxing. There is cracking to the gutter in places but the pages remain tightly bound. A previous reader has dog eared some of the top corners whilst reading which has left creasing behind. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 19cm x 13cm x 1.8cm. There is just one black and white illustration in the form of the frontispiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive carefully wrapped in bubble wrap, patterned wallpaper and ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 oxo-degradable 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56049335140725,"sku":null,"price":345.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/F47C9486-C087-4E66-9FA2-6BA9E8B61F97.jpg?v=1759503474"},{"product_id":"late-victorian-sketchbook-19th-century-art-journal-all-pencil-sketches-copy-1","title":"Early Victorian Sketchbook 19th Century Architectural Pencil Sketches","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis treasure of a book features a collection of sketches in pencil , all with an architectural theme. It dates from the mid19th Century - the name Gordon Duff October 1854 is written on the verso of the FFEP. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese original sketches were obviously created by someone with artistic talent - there's a beautiful collection of cottages, old historical buildings, farm buildings and even a seaside scene. There are 14 large pages of drawings some of which have multiple drawings per page. The pages are in excellent condition inside, with little foxing or age toning. The rest of the album is blank with tartan-style endpapers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutwardly, the book is quite plain - there is wear to the corners and minor loss to the surface of the leather. There is also splitting and loss to the external joints, but the boards are securely attached. The boards show significant marking and discolouration. The text block edges are marbled which is a lovely feature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 27.5cm x 18.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in bubble wrap, patterned paper 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 oxo-degradable 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56053957624181,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/5F18D3BB-0D72-4E93-A964-819F462F5D9C.jpg?v=1759576865"},{"product_id":"1904-the-illustrated-longfellow-birthday-book-mounted-sterling-silver-front-cover-floral","title":"1904 The Illustrated Longfellow Birthday Book Mounted Sterling Silver Front Cover Floral","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delightful edition of The Illustrated Longfellow Birthday Book features a mounted sterling silver front cover - hallmarked for Birmingham 1904. The silver features a beautiful repousse design of flowers in an art nouveau style. Repousse is a metalworking technique where the metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to created a raised design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver is in very good condition, with only minor scuffs and tarnishing. The leather shows more wear, with some slight damage to the spine ends (the tail of the spine has had the leather glued down where it had pushed upward. There is light wear to the corners and edges, and the back cover shows minor marks and scuffs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is splitting to the internal front hinge but the pages remain tightly bound. The front free endpaper has been removed. The pages show light age toning and occasional marking and foxing. There is no writing inside. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis little book measures just 12cm x 8cm x 2cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\" data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\"\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned paper and string.\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 oxo-degradable 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","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56083447054709,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/35FEAE0D-99EE-40F7-9BEA-E33FB7A2BE7B.jpg?v=1748184234"},{"product_id":"1910-the-ideal-garden-by-hh-thomas-late-edwaridan-fine-cloth-binding-copy","title":"1910 The Ideal Garden by HH Thomas Late Edwaridan Fine Cloth Binding","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful second edition of The Ideal Garden by H.H.Thomas was published by Cassell and Company Ltd in 1910. This lovely vintage book is bound in green cloth with ornate decoration to the front board and spine. It's in good condition for it's age but there are a few condition points of note. There is light wear and crushing to the corners and foxing to the text block edges. There is light shelf wear to the board edges and some scuff marks to the back board. The spine is a bit sunned, with rubbing to the spine edges and crushing to the spine ends - this has caused splitting in the cloth at the spine ends. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is name plate and written dedication on the front pastedown. The endpapers are tanned and the pages show significant foxing throughout. The text block is a little shaky, with cracking to the gutter in places, but there are no loose pages.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 21cm x 15cm x 4cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 oxo-degradable 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56258151809397,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/7FA8BB9C-80E0-4326-84EB-87F0FB60D3E0.jpg?v=1762444572"},{"product_id":"1899-pride-and-prejudice-by-jane-austen-rare-aa-turbayne-binding","title":"1899 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Rare AA Turbayne Binding","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rare and stunning antique edition of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen was published in 1899 by Macmillan and Co Ltd. The book is bound in burgundy cloth, with ornate gilt decoration to the front board and spine. All edges gilt.  The art nouveau design was created by AA Turbayne and his signature can be seen near the bottom of the front board in the centre. It was part of the iconic peacock series, and the endpapers feature a beautiful stylized peacock. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that if you are ordering from outside the UK, you will likely have to pay customs fees on this item. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is in very good condition for it's age, with only a few condition points of note. The book has a slight forward lean and there is bumping to the corners (the top corner of the back board is more noticeably dented). The spine is a little faded but the gilt remains bright. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is some age toning to the endpapers and sporadic foxing (most prominent to the preliminary pages). Someone has tried to obscure a name written on the half title page and there are some pencilled numbers on the verso of the FFEP. There are some superficial cracks to the gutter in places but the binding feels secure and the pages remain tightly bound. The bumps to the top corners can be seen to the pages which has left creasing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are beautiful black and white illustrations by Charles E Brock which add to the charm of this scarce book.  Dimensions approximately 18.8cm x 13cm x 3cm. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe book will be securely wrapped in bubble wrap, patterned wallpaper and ribbon. It will be sent in a box. \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 oxo-degradable 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":56339542180213,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/4EE56BC6-C664-4608-BEAE-77BB9AD6BF60.jpg?v=1763122197"},{"product_id":"the-poetical-birthday-book-with-mounted-metal-front-cover-with-repousse-design-copy","title":"The Poetical Birthday Book with Mounted Metal Cover with Repousse Design (Et)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delightful little leather book features a mounted metal front cover - it's not hallmarked so unlikely to be silver (there is a faint stamp at the bottom but not a British hallmark). The white metal features a beautiful repousse design of a lady surrounded by flowers and foliage. It's got quite an art nouveau feel to it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white metal is in good condition, with only some small scuffs and bumps. The leather is worn, with some small chips in places, and there is wear to the edges. There is some marking to the gilt text block edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the front hinge has been inexpertly repaired with plastic tape which has browned with age. The edges of the front free endpaper are a little ragged. The pages show light age toning and there are some names filled in, alongside pencil scribbles in places. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tiny book measures just 10.8cm x 8cm x 1.8cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\" data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\"\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned paper and string.\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 oxo-degradable 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","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56362735960437,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/EF69FBCF-70EB-410C-98B1-BE5B82379A78.jpg?v=1747066793"},{"product_id":"1844-the-book-of-common-prayer-full-morocco-leather-binding-gauffered-edges-clasp-copy-2","title":"1863 The Book of Common Prayer Full Velvet Binding Gauffered Edges \u0026 Brass Clasp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful antique edition of The Book of Common Prayer was published in 1863 and features \u003cspan\u003ea full velvet binding with brass corners and clasp. All edges are gilt and gauffered which is a wonderful feature in old books - Gauffering describes the act of applying a patterned decoration to the text block edges of a book. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is in excellent condition, with just some minor splitting starting to the velvet of the front hinge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eInside, there are silk endpapers and a written inscription on one of the preliminary blank pages (this page feels a bit loose but is still attached). The pages show very light age toning. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 12.6cm x 8cm x 4cm.\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 oxo-degradable 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56381732815221,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/A74C7894-9AFE-43E3-97B0-6C91C82D49AA.jpg?v=1763744607"},{"product_id":"1895-jacob-faithful-by-captain-marryat-aa-turbayne-binding-macmillan","title":"1895 Jacob Faithful by Captain Marryat AA Turbayne Binding Macmillan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning and rare antique edition of Jacob Faithful by Captain Marryat features the beautiful AA Turbayne Binding. This extraordinary art nouveau design in gilt includes Turbayne's signature - a small AT initials above the shell on the front board. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was published in 1895 by Macmillan and Co Ltd and features illustrations by Henry M Brock. The endpapers feature beautiful stylized peacocks. Albert Angus Turbayne created stunning book cover designs in the late 19th Century, towards the end of the Victorian era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in deep blue cloth elaborate gilt decoration to the front board and spine. The edges of the text block are all gilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in very good condition for it's age, with just light wear and crushing to the corners. The spine is lightly sunned and marked, with some minor rubbing to the gilt. The boards show minor marks and scuffs, with a couple of small air bubbles to the cloth covering the back board. Crushing to the spine ends has caused very slight splitting in the cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the endpapers are age toned and there is a written inscription on the half title page. The pages are clean and bright with only light age toning. There is foxing to the title page, frontispiece and tissue guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 18.8cm x 13.3cm x 3.2cm.\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 oxo-degradable 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":56400864149877,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/1CC2C175-76EF-41BF-AAA2-3C3DD569FDDE.jpg?v=1764178684"},{"product_id":"rare-jane-eyre-by-charlotte-bronte-floral-binding-late-victorian-book-copy","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 Richard King. The book itself is undated but there is a written inscription inside dated 1908. So the book is likely to be Edwardian. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in camel brown cloth over bevelled boards, with beautiful floral decoration to the front board and spine. It's a very striking binding and quite hard to find. It's in good condition, with the most noticeable flaw being the one inch split to the top of the front joint which has caused fraying in the cloth. The corners are worn and there is spotting to the text block edges. The boards show light marking and there is bumping to the board edges. The back board shows a faint scratch. There is some rubbing and minor loss to the pictorial decoration. The spine ands are crushed which has caused minor splitting in the cloth, and there is a dark mark near the tail of the spine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a written inscription on the front free endpaper and the endpapers are very tanned. There is a crack to the gutter between the half title page and frontispiece and there are other cracks to the gutter sporadically through the book. Some page segments feel a little loose but none are detached. The pages tanning, particularly around the edges, with occasional foxing. There is some damage to the bottom edge of page 11. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 20.5cm x 14.5cm x 6.3cm. It's a big, chunky book!\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 oxo-degradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. 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Several different bookbinding techniques have been used which is wonderful to see, including gauffering to the gilt top edge of the text block. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in very good condition, with some light soiling and marking to the vellum; there is some minor rubbing and loss to the hand painted decoration in places, and the spine is darkened. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the endpapers have a floral pattern, illuminated in gilt. The pages have age toning throughout, particularly to the preliminary and end pages. The page edges are rough cut which make the book feel ever older!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is one black and white frontispiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 15.8cm x 10.8cm x 2.2cm.\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. 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The spines features five raised bands and gilt tooling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books are in very good condition but there is rubbing to the boards with minor loss to the surface of the paper. There is also wear to the board edges which has caused peeling and loss to the paper. There is wear tot he corners, with loss to the leather, revealing the board beneath; the text block edges show significant foxing. The spines are very faintly sunned with rubbing to the raised bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the endpapers are beautifully marbled and there are no inscriptions. The pages show light age toning and scattered foxing.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions of each volume approximately 22.5cm x 15.2cm x 3.3cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string. 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","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56486678954357,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/04B62FBB-8D4E-4F19-93FB-3C603DBA93FE.jpg?v=1765979770"},{"product_id":"1901-thoughts-from-the-letters-of-petrarch-full-vellum-binding-with-beautiful-metal-clasps-copy","title":"Miniature Book of Common Prayer Hand Painted Full Vellum Yapp Binding","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful and unique edition of the Book of Common Prayer was published by Oxford University Press. The book is undated but I'd estimate it to be circa 1910. It is bound in full vellum with a yapp binding, and has hand painted detail to the front. There is a velvet ribbon tie but this is sadly missing from the front from overuse and the back tie is frayed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in good condition but there is some marking and staining to the vellum, with rubbing to the writing on the spine. The vellum is darkened and toned \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the endpapers have a floral pattern, illuminated in gilt. The pages show age toning throughout, with occasional marking but are in good antique condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is one black and white frontispiece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 6cm x 5.5cm x 1.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery book purchased will be hand wrapped in patterned paper and ribbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI try to use eco friendly packaging wherever possible. This includes 100% recycled jiffy bags, biodegradable bubble wrap, and paper offcuts from the newspaper industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56486941229429,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/A7183F89-D353-4EA3-A46E-AD6ABC1A216B.jpg?v=1765984406"},{"product_id":"1791-the-country-lasses-or-the-custom-of-the-manor-a-comedy-half-leather","title":"Collection of Plays including The Country Lasses by Charles Johnson, and Lovers Vows by Elizabeth Inchbald","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis absolutely stunning book contains several plays bound together as one (with differing dates of publication). The first is The Country Lasses; Or, The Custom of the Manor: A Comedy was adapted for Theatrical Representation, as Performed at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden, London. It was written by Mr Charles Johnson and published in 1791 by John Bell. The book also features some other works, including The Gamesters by Shirley and Charles Johnson (1792) and Lovers Vows by Elizabeth Inchbald (a play mentioned in Austen's book Mansfield Park) and a few others - the latest is dated 1845.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features a contemporary half calf binding with marbled paper boards and gilt tooling to the spine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in very good condition, but there is rubbing to the extremities, with loss to the surface of the leather in places. The boards are also rubbed and worn, with some peeling to the paper. The leather shows light marking and scuffing and there is faint sunning to the spine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the pages show age toning and sporadic foxing throughout, but the text is clear and bright. There are occasional ink stains and age stains, as well as some penned names at various places through the book (usually the title and first pages). \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56547718726005,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/04EA27A7-EF3F-441C-9D82-84DA3A8C7EA9.jpg?v=1767269724"},{"product_id":"little-women-and-good-wives-by-louisa-may-alcott-edwardian-art-nouveau-book-copy-2","title":"Little Women and Good Wives by Louisa May Alcott Edwardian Art Nouveau Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful vintage edition of Little Women and Good Wives by Louisa May Alcott was published by James Nisbet \u0026amp; Co Ltd. The book is undated but these bindings usually date from the early 20th century. So the book is likely to be from the Edwardian era (1902 - 1910).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in blue cloth with blind stamped art nouveau decoration to the front board and spine. All edges gilt. It's in good condition with the most noticeable flaw being the fading and rubbing to the spine - the rubbing has caused some surface loss from the floral decoration. There is also fading around the edges of the boards. The spine ends are crushed and there is a small dent to the edge of the back board. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the endpapers are tanned and there are no inscriptions or writings of any kind. The pages have age toning throughout with occasional foxing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 20.3cm x 14cm x 4.1cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string. The bubble wrap I use is 100% oxo-degradable and the jiffy bags are recyclable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere possible, I use 100% recyclable paper tape, but sometimes I have to use clear plastic tape for extra strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56588263752053,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/5DEDEC9E-5D28-4883-95B3-C6BA4E3D2924.jpg?v=1768059571"},{"product_id":"1904-first-edition-brown-fairy-book-by-andrew-lang-antique-illustrated-book-copy-2","title":"1908 First Edition of Princes and Princesses Edited by Andrew Lang Illustrated Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful first edition of Princes and Princesses Written by Mrs Lang and Edited by Andrew Lang was published by Longmans, Green and Co in 1908. So the book is from the Edwardian era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in blue cloth with stunning gilt decoration to the front board and spine. All edges gilt. It's in very good condition with the most noticeable flaw being the sunning to the spine. Crushing to the spine ends has caused minor splitting in the cloth. The corners are worn and slightly bumped and there is minor marking to the back board, with some scuff marks in the cloth. The board edges show light shelf wear and bumping. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the hinges are cracked, revealing the binding webbing beneath. The pages are clean and bright with light age toning and sporadic foxing. There are occasional age stains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Lang, with the publisher Longmans, Green and Co, selected and edited twenty five collections of stories that were published within fourteen years. They proved popular when they were released and they have survived the test of time to become sought after editions for collectors. The antique editions are known for having beautiful and decorative covers (like this one!). He began with The Blue Fairy Book in 1889 and ending with The Strange Story Book in 1913.\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","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56610161623413,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/F2A5C167-76C7-4F68-B071-8110FEA5BAE0.jpg?v=1768500416"},{"product_id":"lives-of-the-queens-of-scotland-and-english-princesses-early-victorian-leather-set-copy","title":"12 Volume Set of Early 19th Century French Books in Half Morocco 1828","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful collection of French Books were published in 1828 and are housed in a contemporary quarter Morocco binding with five raised bands and gilt tooling to the spines - it's a beautiful thistle design. The page edges are rough cut. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther than a few condition points to be aware of, the books are in very good condition. The main flaw is the loss to the head of two spines where they've sustained some damage. The corners show wear and there is light sunning to the spines. There is light wear and chipping to the marbled paper in places. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the endpapers are marbled and the pages are clean and bright with only light age toning and signs of wear. There is very occasional foxing. Dimensions of each volume approximately 22cm x 14.3cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books will be 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 oxo-degradable 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":56615251313013,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/FC9E69C5-10B1-41DD-B1BD-CBAB1AA79381.jpg?v=1768583950"},{"product_id":"1865-a-year-at-the-shore-by-philip-henry-gosse-half-leather-natural-history-book-copy","title":"The Boys' and Girls' Book of Science Illustrated Victorian Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful antique edition of The Boys' and Girls' Book of Science was published by  Strahan and Company Limited. The book itself is undated but there is a presentation plate inside dated 1888. So the book is from the latter part of the Victorian era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bound is bound in red cloth with pretty decoration to the front board and spine. All edges gilt. It's an attractive binding and in very good condition. There is light marking and soiling to the cloth, whilst the corners show some wear and minor fraying to the cloth. The spine is faintly sunned and crushing to the spine ends has caused minor splitting in the cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the pages are clean and bright but do show sporadic foxing. There is a presentation plate glued to the front pastedown and the tissue guard for the frontispiece is loose and creased. There are some lovely black and white illustrations through the book. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 20.7cm x 14.7cm x 3.2cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book will arrive securely wrapped in bubble wrap, 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. 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This book dedicates a chapter to each flower mentioned, with much more detail and history pertaining to each flower. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in full Morocco with pretty blind stamped gilt decoration to the boards and spine. All edges are gilt. It's in very good condition, with just some wear to the corners, spine edges and board edges, which has caused minor loss to the surface of the leather. The spine is a little sunned and rubbed, which has caused dulling and loss to the gilt. The leather covering the boards shows some scuffs,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there are no inscriptions or writings of any kind. The pages show light toning and sporadic foxing throughout. The paper is remarkably bright for it's age. There are occasional cracks to the gutter but the pages remain tightly bound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features beautiful black and white illustration plates which make it an extra special read. 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