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The slipcase shows more signs of use, with some light marks, scuffs and scratches to the card. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside there are no inscriptions or dedications, and the pages are clean and bright. Sadly two pages are  crumpled with crease damage (see photo)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions (including slipcase) approximately 25cm x 17cm x 3cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green 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":44327126433981,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/EC13CF34-973A-410E-9EA6-02EBCBB96EAD.jpg?v=1719418742"},{"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":"on-the-origin-of-species-by-charles-darwin-folio-society-2006-with-slipcase-book-copy","title":"The Expression of The Emotions in Man and Animals by Charles Darwin Folio Society Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning Folio Society edition of The Expression of The Emotions in Man and Animals by Charles Darwin was published by The Folio Society in 2008. It features beautiful pictorial cloth to the front board and spine with gold gilt detail. Sadly it no longer has it's slipcase. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is in very good condition for its age with minimal signs of wear. The tint to the top edge of the text block has leaked slightly onto the plain text block edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside there are no inscriptions or dedications, and the pages are clean and bright with minimal wear. There is a stamped name to the top corner of the front free endpaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is filled with both colour plates and black and white images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 25.5cm x 18cm 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":44418572714173,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/13101D85-BCDF-4CD3-AD8D-3B23523E4A85.jpg?v=1722787129"},{"product_id":"1909-the-isle-of-wight-by-cj-cornish-full-leather-edwardian-book","title":"1909 The Isle of Wight by CJ Cornish Full Leather Edwardian Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful antique book of The Isle of Wight by C J Cornish was published by Seeley and Co in 1909. So the book is from the latter part of the Edwardian era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in soft red leather with gold gilt detailing to the front cover and spine. It's in fair condition but sadly there is loss to the leather at the tail of the spine. There is more minor loss to the head of the spine, as well as rubbing to the spine edges and fading to the spine. The corners have some wear and there is scuffing to the leather boards. The text block edges show significant foxing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a name and date written on the half title page and the endpapers are marbled. There are two small tears to the edge of the half title page. The pages show light toning and foxing but are otherwise in good, antique condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features beautiful black and white illustration plates which make it an extra special read. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small pocket book is only approximately 15cm x 11cm x 2cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. 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":44418573697213,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/6620E78A-C805-4E93-A8C8-D1A486D2EFDF.jpg?v=1722787482"},{"product_id":"the-sunday-companion-scripture-book-in-presentation-box","title":"The Sunday Companion Scripture Birthday Book in Presentation Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis little book is a real beauty and features mauchline style boards and a faux leather spine. It comes in a presentation box and does not appear to have been used. It was published by the Special Sunday Companion. At the time I can find no other editions of this book online which makes it very difficult to date! It appears it may have had a protective plastic jacket at some point during it's life and some remnants of browned plastic are partially stuck to the boards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther than some wear to the board edges, the book is in very good condition. The box shows some marks and a small stain to one edge. Inside, the pages show light age toning \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions of box approximately 12.5cm x 10.5cm x 3cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and ribbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. 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It is a first edition and was written by \u003cspan\u003eElizabeth Anne Maling.  She was the author of almost a dozen books on home gardening, flower arranging, and birdkeeping, as well as novels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is bound in green pebbled cloth with stunning gold gilt decoration to the front cover. It's in good condition for it's age, but the corners are lightly worn and crushed, with some minor fraying to the back corners. The cover shows some minor marks and rubbing and there is faint darkening to the spine. The spine ends are crushed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, there is slight cracking to the hinges and creasing to the pages. The pages show age toning and sporadic foxing, and the tissue guard for the frontispiece is tanned and lightly creased. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe frontispiece is a hand-coloured lithograph  by Noel Humphreys. 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The book itself is undated but after some research, I'd estimate it to be from the earlier part of the Victorian era (circa 1857). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in orange cloth with beautiful blind stamped decoration in gilt and black to the boards and spine. The text block edges are gilt. It's in remarkably good condition for it's age but there is light wear to the corners and the boards show light soiling. There is minor rubbing and loss to the black decoration. The spine is faded and discoloured, and there is crushing to the spine ends. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is age toning to the pages with occasional marks and foxing. There is an illuminated illustration for a frontispiece which appears to have been glued in, and a collection of hand coloured plates. There are superficial cracks to the gutter in places but the pages remain tightly bound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 16.8cm x 11cm x 1.8cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53623444636021,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/DD184815-F285-41C8-97C8-34165B5C4301.jpg?v=1731521608"},{"product_id":"1896-being-and-doing-a-selection-of-helpful-thoughts-late-victorian-tree-calf-leather-copy","title":"1917 Being and Doing A Selection of Helpful Thoughts Full Leather Pocket Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis special edition of Being and Doing A Selection of Helpful Thoughts was published by Edward Howell in 1917. And the reason it's special has nothing to do with the binding or the book - it's because of the ephemera inside. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book was gifted to Margaret Branson in memory of her Confirmation in 1922, by her friend and vicar Geoffrey C Lunt. Now Mr Lunt went on to become the well known bishop of Salisbury in 1946 but Margaret obviously remained incredibly fond of him. There are two letters from the bishop tucked inside, as well as a newspaper clipping of his obituary. He was bishop for only 2 years as he sadly passed away in 1948.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in full leather, with gilt lettering to the front. It's in good condition for it's age but has obviously been well used and loved. There is wear and bumping to the corners and rubbing to the edges of the covers. The leather is marked and there is creasing to the front cover. The book has a forward lean and the pages inside are rippled. The spine is faintly sunned and rubbed, with wear and minor splitting to the spine ends. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a written inscription on the front pastedown and some loose letters tucked inside. The pages show age toning and sporadic foxing, and there is staining to the page edges in places The paper is very thin and there is creasing to some of the pages; some of the pages also show small tears and chips to the edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 13.5cm x 9.3cm x 1.2cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned paper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an effort to be more eco friendly, I like to use second hand and recycled packaging when posting my products. If you would prefer new packaging, then that is absolutely fine. Please just include a message for me when you place your order, stating that this is what you'd like!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55039526502773,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/7AED81DD-297B-4F5F-AE4C-AF14D62E8FA3.jpg?v=1739373267"},{"product_id":"hans-christian-andersen-fairy-tales-worn-rare-illustrated-pictorial-victorian-binding-copy","title":"1883 The Longfellow Birthday Book Pretty Victorian Pocket Book with Floral Binding","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning edition of The Longfellow Birthday Book was published by George Routledge and Sons in 1883. So the book is over 140 years old. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in brown cloth over bevelled boards, with pretty floral decoration and gilt to the front board. It's in good condition for it's age but there is some wear to the corners and the boards are lightly marked and bumped. There is some loss to the floral decoration on the front board. The spine edges are rubbed and the spine is slightly darkened, with crushing to the spine ends which has caused very minor splitting in the cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a written inscription on the reverse of the front free endpaper and some of the birthday slots have been filled in with names. The pages show age toning and sporadic foxing, with occasional creases to some of the pages. There are superficial cracks to the gutter in places but the pages remain tightly bound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 12.7cm x 10cm x 2.3cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. 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She was \u003cspan\u003ea Victorian lepidopterist, natural history illustrator, diarist, and traveller - collecting butterflies in sixty countries and six continents over fifty years. At the age of 27, Fountaine and her sisters became financially independent, having inherited a considerable sum of money from their uncle - freeing her up to pursue her passion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is in excellent condition with just some faint scuffing to the covers of the DJ. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a name plate on the front pastedown but no other signs of use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features a small collection of stunning photographed illustrations. Reading this book really feels like stepping back in time and it's so rare to see a Victorian lady who was free to travel and pursue her passion so completely. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book dimensions are approximately 22.3cm x 14.8cm x 2.8cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55256731517301,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/91ADA448-CD52-42F0-9423-36CFB301A444.jpg?v=1744454231"},{"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":"your-birthday-by-lucy-a-bennett-castell-brothers-antique-birthday-booklet-copy","title":"Pit a Pat by Florence Sarah Winship Vintage 1940’s Children’s Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis scarce vintage children’s booklet of Pit a Pat by Florence Sarah Winship Vintage was published by Whitman Publishing Company. This little booklet contains just six leaves (including the covers) and is undated - but from my own research, I've managed to date it to the late 1940’s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a sweet little book with soft furry covers to appeal to young children. It’s in very good condition with just light wear to the edges and minor marks to the pages and cover. The staples used for the binding are rusted which has leached some colour into the nearby card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe booklet will arrive hand wrapped in patterned paper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is 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":55650318549365,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/A628FBA9-FA52-4A04-B634-9AC0B4B1761C.jpg?v=1753025791"},{"product_id":"1868-north-coast-and-other-poems-by-robert-buchanan-victorian-illustrated-book-copy","title":"1877 Drawings from Nature by Barnard Progressive Instructions in Sketching Victorian Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning antique edition of  Drawings from Nature by Barnard Progressive Instructions in Sketching includes Progressive Instructions in Sketching, along with Lectures on Art delivered at Rugby School. It was published by George Routledge and Sons in 1877 and both written and illustrated by George Barnard. So the book is from the mid Victorian era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in brown cloth with beautiful decoration in gilt and black to the front board and spine. All edges are gilt. It's in good condition but wear and crushing to the corners has caused some splitting in the cloth. It's undergone some restoration work, with a new cloth spine inserted under the original spine. There is marking and scratches to the boards, with some small areas of bleaching near the top of the front board and to the spine. The board edges show light shelf wear and the spine also shows some wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the pages show light age toning and occasional foxing but are otherwise remarkably clean and bright for their age. The pages feel tightly bound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features beautiful black and white illustrations within the text, as well as plates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 28.5cm x 19.5cm x 3.2cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is 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":55671328833909,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/BAB99776-6012-4185-A1A3-ABF637220E61.jpg?v=1753369086"},{"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":"1899-beautiful-antique-french-book-missel-de-notre-dame-de-france-full-leather","title":"1899 Beautiful Antique French Book Missel de Notre Dame de France Full Leather (Et)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis absolutely stunning Parisian Missal is housed in an extremely fine binding - full leather, with gilt decoration to the boards and spine. All edges gilt and the spine also features five raised bands. It was published in 1899. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is in excellent condition, with only some very light wear to the board edges and spine ends. The boards are ever so slightly bowed. There is a small mark to the back board. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, there are silk endpapers and gilt inner dentelles. The pages show age toning and scattered foxing but are remarkably clean and bright for their age. The pages have stunning illustrated borders and there are a handful of black and white plates. The tissue guards for these plates are creased. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56009912418677,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/01036973-A8B1-40BD-AE4B-7DD6C071E2F0.jpg?v=1758821730"},{"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":"two-volumes-of-small-vintage-nature-books-british-fungi-and-ferns","title":"Two Volumes of Small Vintage Nature Books...British Fungi and Ferns","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sweet little set of two books were published by The Epworth Press. The books aren't dated but after some research, I'd estimate them to be from circa 1940's. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish Fungi and How to Identify Them and British Ferns and How to Identify Them were both written by J H Crabtree. They are bound in slightly different shades of green cloth, with pasted on illustrations to the front boards. They're in very good condition with minor marks to the cloth and light sunning to the spines. Sadly there are two cuts to the spine of the Fungi book. There is also wear and minor fraying to the corners. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth volumes have a stamp to the front free endpaper reading Eastbourne Girls' Youth Centre and the initials YC in pencil. The pages show age toning and there are some superficial cracks to the gutter in places - despite this, the pages remain tightly bound. There are small cuts to the fore-edges of the Fungi book and this can also be seen to the page edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions of each volume approximately 17cm x 11.3cm x 0.8cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe books 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":56065692729717,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/7959D6E8-85D2-4940-98CF-5EEB4A2517A3.jpg?v=1759845128"},{"product_id":"early-victorian-manuscript-book-with-original-verse-and-art-for-emily-murray-on-her-marriage-copy","title":"Ricordo di Roma Personal Diary of Rome Late Victorian Hand Painted Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis treasure of a book features a collection of diary entries, poems and quotes, and starts during someone's sojourn in Rome. The book is dated 1894 and continues over several years. It features a beautiful hand painted floral binding. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in good condition, but the cream binding does show soiling and there is some rubbing to the hand painted decoration. The spine is particularly soiled and darkened. The book also shows a slight backward lean. The text block edges are tinted red. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a third of the pages inside are filled and a few pages appear to have been removed (there is a crack to the gutter here and a loose page). The writing changes partway through so appears to have been taken over by someone else. The first entry is dated 1894. The pages show some age toning and occasional foxing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 20cm x 13.5cm x 2.1cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book 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. 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":56066856780149,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/FCE24DB6-284B-4060-8355-ABD38544C282.jpg?v=1759855526"},{"product_id":"1928-hereward-the-wake-by-charles-kingsley-book-full-tree-calf-leather-binding-copy","title":"1899 The Life of Charles Kingsley Full Tree Calf Leather Binding","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely edition of The Life of Charles Kingsley features a collection of his letters and memories of life - it was edited by his wife and published by London Macmillan and Co in 1899. It's bound in full tree calf leather, with marbling to the text block edges. The spine features five raised bands and gilt tooling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTree calf leather is one of my favourite types of binding in antique books - the leather is treated with acid to change it's colour and produce a beautiful tree like effect to the boards. Sadly tree calf leather began to decline in popularity before the First World War and by the 1920's, it was almost non existent. So it's nice to see a book from the late 20's in this binding. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in very good condition but there is some wear and minor loss to the leather at the corners. The boards have some light scuffing, and there is a more noticeable scuff to the back board which has taken a little of the shiny surface off. There is some minor rubbing and marking to the spine, and the top edge of the text block is dulled.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the endpapers are marbled to compliment the boards and the pages are clean and bright with only occasional foxing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 18.5cm x 13cm x 3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI\u003cspan\u003e 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\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56146108023157,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/45B45666-DAE5-4BD7-B62D-5BBE7ABCA371.jpg?v=1761237493"},{"product_id":"a-christmas-carol-and-other-christmas-books-by-charles-dickens-everyman-library-book-copy","title":"The Diary of Fanny Burney Everyman Library Book with Dust Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely vintage edition of The Diary of Fanny Burney was published by J.M Dent and Sons Ltd in 1961 as part pf the Everman's Library Series. The book still has it's original yellow dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is in very good condition but there is wear and creasing to the DJ - particularly to the head of the spine and top corners. The DJ shows light soiling and the spine is very faintly sunned. There is a small mark to the top edge of the text block. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the DJ is unclipped and there is an old pencil price in the top corner of the front free endpaper. The pages are clean and bright with minimal toning. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 18.5cm x 12.5cm x 2.3cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is 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\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56149888008565,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/AE851111-A643-4618-A313-F1CF24DDC020.jpg?v=1761317440"},{"product_id":"shadows-by-mrs-of-walton-beautiful-floral-binding-antique-book-copy","title":"The Realm of the Ice King A Narrative of Arctic Exploration from Earliest Times","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful edition of The Realm of the Ice King A Narrative of Arctic Exploration from Earliest Times to the Year 1883 was published by the Religious Tract Society. The book itself isn't dated but I'd estimate it to be late 19th century (circa 1890). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in brown cloth over bevelled boards with stunning decoration in gilt and black to the front board and spine. All edges are gilt. It's in very good condition with just light wear to the corners and minor bumping to the board edges. The boards show light scuffing and marking, and the spine ends are crushed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is an old price penned to the top corner of the front pastedown and a small ink stain. The pages show light age toning and sporadic foxing but are otherwise clean and bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is 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":56204162957685,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/0443538C-AC12-41A9-A28A-A7B7EDCF8324.jpg?v=1762008940"},{"product_id":"1912-aesops-fables-illustrated-by-arthur-rackham-first-edition-thus-colour-plates-copy","title":"1923 Old Manor Houses by Cecil Aldin First Edition Illustrated","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning First Edition of Old Manor Houses by Cecil Aldin was published by William Heinemann, London in 1923. It's bound in original publisher's cloth with gilt decoration to the front board and spine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is in very good condition with just light wear to the corners and minor marks to the boards. The spine is lightly sunned and crushing to the spine ends has caused splitting in the cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the endpapers are beautifully illustrated and there is a neatly written name on the verso of the FFEP. The pages show light age toning and occasional foxing. There is a slight crack to the gutter at the title page but the pages remain tightly bound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe striking illustrations in this book are what really makes it stand out. Each plate has a captioned tissue guard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 25.7cm x 19.5cm 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 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":56341072806261,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/6059403F-C2FE-4990-852A-9E0DB40AA45B.jpg?v=1763142796"},{"product_id":"my-first-prayerbook-antique-book-with-illuminated-prayers","title":"My First Prayerbook Antique Book with Illuminated Prayers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely edition of My First Prayerbook was published by Oxford University Press. The book is undated but I'd estimate it to be from circa 1920's. It's bound in original olive-green cloth with elaborate gilt decoration to the front. It's in very good condition with just light wear and crushing to the corners. The boards show minor marks and scuffs, and there is rubbing to the spine edges. The spine ends are crushed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there are no inscriptions but the pages do show light age toning throughout with scattered foxing. There are cracks to the gutter but the pages remain tightly bound. There are only a handful of pages and one page appears to be missing. It's a delightful collection of illuminated prayers and pencil illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery book purchased will be hand wrapped in patterned paper and string. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm gradually in the process of switching to more eco-friendly packaging, including 100% recyclable jiffy bags.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56357450547573,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/8C4D14D6-D1B1-46CE-803F-B4354F655405.jpg?v=1763390996"},{"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":"1901-thoughts-from-the-letters-of-petrarch-full-vellum-binding-with-beautiful-cherub-metal-clasps-copy","title":"1903 The Flowers of St Francis Full Vellum Binding with Cherub Metal Clasps","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful edition of The Little Flowers of St Francis was published in 1903 by JM Dent and Son. It features a wonderful full vellum binding with hand painted detail and metal clasps in the form of a cherub. It's an absolutely stunning binding that's unsigned. 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. 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":56405304508789,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/6D5923A0-333E-4A86-B86C-79E9FC361AA6.jpg?v=1764348110"},{"product_id":"the-arabian-nights-entertainments-vintage-book-with-dust-jacket-copy","title":"The Language of Flowers A Journal and Record of Birthdays Book with DJ","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful vintage edition of The Language of Flowers contains A Journal and Record of Birthdays that the owner can fill in. Each date has space to write a few names. Each date is also assigned a flower with it's meaning, and a short sentence of verse. It was published by Ward, Lock and Co. The book is undated but I'd estimate it to be from circa 1950's. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in orange cloth with lettering to the front and spine. It's in very good condition. There is a small area of fading to the spine where a piece of the DJ is missing. The text block edges show foxing and there is some wear and tear to the edges of the DJ. The paper DJ shows some soiling and foxing. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eInside, the pages show light age toning and occasional foxing. There is one black and white illustration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 12.4cm x 10cm x 2cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned paper 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":56429477331317,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/5C0BD4B8-1DDB-42D6-A19D-068B0CA38A68.jpg?v=1764769908"},{"product_id":"the-fresh-and-saltwater-aquarium-by-rev-j-g-wood-victorian-book-with-plates-copy","title":"Wild Flowers and Where to Find And How to Know Them by Spencer Thomson","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful antique edition of Wild Flowers and Where to Find And How to Know Them by Spencer Thomson was published by George Routledge and Sons. The book itself is undated but there are two written inscriptions inside dated 1885. So the book is from the Victorian era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in mustard yellow cloth over bevelled boards with stunning blind stamped decoration in black and gilt to the front board and spine. It's in good condition but there is some old damp damage to the boards, which has leeched a bit of the colour from the cloth. The corners are worn and crushed and there is light bumping to the board edges. The spine ends also show crushing which has caused very minor splitting in the cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a written inscription on the front free endpaper and another on the verso of the FFEP. There is slight cracking to the gutter at the title page and creasing to the top and bottom of the title page. The tissue guard for the frontispiece is missing. The pages are clean and bright with with only occasional foxing. There are some superficial cracks to the gutter in places but the pages remain tightly bound. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe book features 8 stunning colour plates - these have been collated and are complete. There are also numerous black and white line drawings within the text. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 18.8cm x 13.2cm x 2.8cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is 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":56452616618357,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/647DF40D-19E7-41FD-9D08-27C37DA2DDFC.jpg?v=1765282076"},{"product_id":"the-big-otter-by-rm-ballantyne-antique-book-published-by-james-nisbet-copy-1","title":"1911 George V King and Emperor Pictorial Binding Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful vintage edition of George V King and Emperor was published by James Nisbet \u0026amp; Co Ltd in 1911. The book is bound in blue cloth with beautiful pictorial decoration to the front board and spine. It's an attractive binding with eye catching detail including a ship to the spine\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. It's in very good condition, with only light wear to the corners and foxing to the text block edges. There is some very minor chipping to the decoration on the front board and light marking to the back board. The spine is lightly sunned, with crushing to the spine ends. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eInside, there is a written name on the front free endpaper. The pages show light age toning and sporadic foxing. There are occasional cracks to the gutter but the pages remain tightly bound. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 19cm x 13cm x 3.3cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe books will be posted 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\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56454129615221,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/415310DD-4B8B-4ADB-8BF1-3B077F77F951.jpg?v=1765291843"},{"product_id":"1940-the-poetical-works-of-sir-walter-scott-full-leather-book-copy-2","title":"1915 The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World by Creasy Full Leather Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely edition of The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World by Sir Edward Creasy was published by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press in 1915.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in full burgundy leather with beautiful gilt decoration to the spine in an art nouveau spine. There is also a school's coat of arms blind stamped in gilt to the front board. It's in very good condition but there is some scuffing to the leather and very faint sunning to the spine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a presentation plate glued to the front pastedown and a very small tear to the top edge of the front endpaper. The pages show light age toning throughout, with foxing to the preliminary and end pages.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 18.5cm x 13cm x 3cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll books purchased will be 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\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56483337273717,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/F849A386-C1A3-42B9-ACFC-ED0FF3DB4522.jpg?v=1765907240"},{"product_id":"1862-manual-of-botanic-terms-by-m-c-cooke-victorian-19th-century-book-copy","title":"1862 Manual of Botanic Terms by M C Cooke Victorian 19th Century Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful edition of Manual of Botanic Terms by M C Cooke was published by Robert Hardwick in 1862. So the book is from the earlier part of the Victorian era. It's bound in pebbled green cloth with gilt lettering to the front and spine. The boards show blind stamped detail. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in very good condition, but the corners show some wear and bumping. There is also light wear and occasional bumping to the board edges. The boards show minor marks and there is slight darkening to the spine. Crushing to the spine ends has caused minor splitting in the cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is slight cracking to the front hinge but all pages remain tightly bound. The front free endpaper is creased and there is some writing in pencil on the verso of the FFEP. The pages show age toning throughout, with sporadic foxing. There are illustration plates towards the end of the book - collated and complete. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 17cm x 11.2cm x 1.7cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll books purchased will be hand wrapped in patterned paper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm gradually switching over to eco-friendly packaging, including 100% recyclable jiffy bags\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56486654476661,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/236967B3-CA0E-4557-8388-C02F3F88C14D.jpg?v=1765978915"},{"product_id":"1909-robert-blake-admiral-and-general-at-sea-by-william-hepworth-dixon-full-leather-copy","title":"1877 The Life of Oliver Goldsmith by Forster Two Volumes Half Leather Bindings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning two volume mid Victorian edition of The Life of Oliver Goldsmith by John Forster was published by Bickers and Sons in 1877. The books are uniformly bound in half  leather with marbled paper boards. 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":"1899-british-birds-in-their-haunts-by-rev-c-a-johns-late-victorian-illustrated-book-copy","title":"1919 Some Wonders of Matter by Rev J E Mercer Antique Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely antique edition of Some Wonders of Matter by Rev J E Mercer was published by The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge in 1919. It's bound in dark grey cloth with striking pictorial decoration to the front board and spine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in excellent condition, with only light wear to the corners and foxing to the text block edges. There are some tiny holes in the cloth near the bottom corner of the front board. The spine ends are crushed and there is minor bumping to the board edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a name written on the front free endpaper and the pages show light age toning and occasional foxing. The text is clear and bright.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 20cm x 13.8cm x 2.8cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper 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":56546095137141,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/01B7DF3E-1E3E-4AD3-BA70-220B2CBA4124.jpg?v=1767204763"},{"product_id":"1947-spiders-by-w-s-bistowe-king-penguin-books","title":"1947 Spiders by W S Bistowe King Penguin Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely, well preserved first edition of Spiders by W S Bistowe was published in 1947 by King Penguin Books. Sadly it doesn't have a dust jacket. It's in good condition, but there is light soiling and marking to the paper covered boards. The spine is sunned, with splitting to the back joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the pages show light age toning and very occasional foxing. There are striking illustrations, as well as a collection of loose clippings tucked inside. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 18.2cm x 12.3cm x 1cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will be hand wrapped in patterned paper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is 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":56547764666741,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/174BF1AC-2703-43FE-89ED-36BA6E920188.jpg?v=1767270097"},{"product_id":"bundle-of-early-20th-century-dance-cards-fascinating-piece-of-social-history","title":"Bundle of Early 20th Century Dance Cards - Fascinating Piece of Social History","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who has read Jane Austen or Georgette Heyer, you will be familiar with the concept of Dance Cards. These were given to young ladies attending balls and gentlemen would ask for particular dances and their name would be added in the appropriate place on the card. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow unfortunately these aren't as old as the Regency or Victorian era. They're from the early 20th century - the 1910's and 1920's - but still offer a fascinating insight into what dances and balls might have been like. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are 13 cards in the bundle, and it's fascinating looking at the different dances and how many men managed to get more than one dance out of the lady! There is some pencilled notes and dates to some of the cards, and one even has a little sketch of a man smoking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne has a tear which is shown in the photo and there is general wear and handling marks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56548447256949,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/C10B5DBB-5987-490C-B40B-0C7C3B1870F9.jpg?v=1767283985"},{"product_id":"the-queens-resolve-her-doubly-royal-reign-by-charles-bullock","title":"The Queen's Resolve Her \"Doubly Royal Reign\" by Charles Bullock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful vintage hardback edition of The Queen's Resolve And Her Doubly Royal Reign of Sixty Years Charles Bullock was published by Home Words Publishing. There is no date inside but I have seen an identical book with an inscription dated 1897. So it's late Victorian. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in blue cloth over bevelled boards with pictorial detail and gilt to the front board and spine. It's in very good condition with the most noticeable flaw being a split to the head of the spine. The spine is sunned, with rubbing to the spine edges. There is also light wear to the corners. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the endpapers are tanned and the binding is pulling slightly at the title page. There are no inscriptions and the pages show only light age toning throughout. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe book features beautiful black and white illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 19cm x 13cm x 2.5cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll books purchased will be hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. 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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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She was a particular champion of Darwinian evolution but focused more on the mind and morals, rather than competition and physical survival. She wrote multiple books for children, presenting scientific fact in a story book setting, much like a mother educating her children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in original publisher's green cloth with black and gilt decoration to the front board and spine. It's in good condition with the most noticeable flaw being the sunning and discolouration to the spine. The boards show minor marks and loss to the surface colour of the cloth. There are some small holes in the cloth along the spine edges and minor splitting in the cloth at the spine ends. There is a small ink stain to the top edge of the text block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a neatly written name on the front endpaper and the pages are clean and bright with minimal toning and marking. There are occasional cracks to the gutter in places but the pages remain tightly bound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are over 100 beautiful black and white illustrations which bring this lovely book on the natural world to life. \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":56679726154101,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/32B83FB0-6F6E-44E9-88DC-A8334C9F28BA.jpg?v=1769787554"},{"product_id":"1848-chapters-on-flowers-by-charlotte-elizabeth-early-victorian-full-morocco-binding-copy","title":"1853 Chapters on Flowers by Charlotte Elizabeth Early Victorian Full Morocco Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful edition of Chapters on Flowers by Charlotte Elizabeth was published by Seeley's in 1853. So the book is from the early Victorian era. This book was published at the time when the Language of Flowers was becoming incredibly popular with Victorians. 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. Dimensions approximately 17cm x 11.5cm x 2.8cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is 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":56679777108341,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/CDB70D7A-00C8-4FA8-81DC-5B3800BF2B17.jpg?v=1769789559"},{"product_id":"the-book-of-common-prayer-full-leather-book-with-clasp","title":"The Book of Common Prayer Full Leather Book with Clasp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful antique edition of The Book of Common Prayer and The Administration of the Sacraments is bound in full calf with \u003cspan\u003eelaborate gilt tooled and gilt decorated boards.. All edges gilt and brass edges to the boards. There is also a brass clasp\u003c\/span\u003e. The book is undated but I'd estimate it to be late Victorian (circa 1880's). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in near fine condition, with just some scuffing and bumping to the leather boards. The spine is a little rubbed and the brass edging of the front board is a little loose. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the pages are clean and bright but do show scattered foxing. There are occasional cracks to the gutter but the pages remain tightly bound. \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":56680152596853,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/973C7366-18FB-4AA1-BF17-DA10DA2E7E27.jpg?v=1769794463"},{"product_id":"paroissien-romain-beautiful-french-prayer-book-gauffered-edges-copy","title":"1905 Salve Regina Dutch Prayer Book Faux Tortoiseshell Art Nouveau","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful edition of Salve Regina Dutch Prayer Book features a faux tortoisheshell binding in a lovely rich burgundy colour\u003cspan\u003e. It was published in 1905 and features art nouveau decoration to the front cover and a clasp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in very good condition, with just some loss to the surface of the front board in the bottom corner. There is faint scratching to the boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a written inscription on the verso of the frontispiece and there are two loose pieces of paper tucked inside - one appears to have a prayer printed on it and the other is perhaps a ticket. There is very slight chipping to the edge of the back free endpaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned paper and ribbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\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":56683066753397,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/A46983B1-1553-4AAE-85BA-0733102C9E2D.jpg?v=1769882805"},{"product_id":"1894-us-first-edition-of-trilby-by-george-du-maurier-beautiful-cloth-binding-copy","title":"1900 The Life of Charlotte Bronte by Mrs Elizabeth Gaskell Beautiful Binding","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely edition of The Life of Charlotte Bronte by Mrs Elizabeth Gaskell was published by Harpers and Brothers Publishers in 1900. So the book is from the very end of the Victorian era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in green cloth with beautiful gilt decoration to the front board and spine. It's a really striking binding and in very good condition for it's age. There is light wear to the corners and bumping to the back corners. There is minor marking to the boards and light sunning to the spine. The spine ends are crushed and there is a faint scuff mark to the front board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the front free endpaper has been removed and the pages show age toning throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is 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":56705031340405,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/1DDC841F-D3B4-4A36-8D89-DDFD1528BA74.jpg?v=1770314936"},{"product_id":"1858-le-langage-des-fleurs-19th-century-illustrated-book-copy","title":"Le Femmes Illustres Beautiful French Cartonnage Binding Illustrated","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis incredible edition of Le Femmes Illustres de la France contains a collection of illustrious French women from history. It features a beautiful cartonnage binding with stunning and elaborate decoration to the boards and spine. The book is undated but I'd estimate it to be mid 19th Century. All edges gilt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in near fine condition, but does show some rubbing to the boards and board edges. There are minor marks to the back board and a little bit of wear to the lettering on the spine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there are no inscriptions or writings of any kind. The pages show age toning and heavy foxing throughout. There are beautiful black and white plates of the women featured in the book. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions approximately 26.7cm x 17.8cm  \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":56708504682869,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/F3FD3A05-8817-449E-89C4-73A0BF2D6796.jpg?v=1770406282"},{"product_id":"1877-drawings-from-nature-by-barnard-progressive-instructions-in-sketching-victorian-book-copy","title":"1888 Glimpses of the Land of Scott Beautiful Floral Binding Victorian","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning antique edition of Glimpses of the Land of Scott was published by Virtue and Co in 1888 and both written and illustrated by George Barnard. So the book is from the mid Victorian era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in brown cloth with beautiful decoration in gilt and black to the front board and spine. All edges are gilt. It's in very good condition but there is some minor marking to the boards, including splash marks. There is faint sunning to the spine and light wear to the corners. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is cracking to the front hinge and at the gutter in places. The title page and frontispiece are a little loose at the bottom but the rest of the pages feel tightly bound. There is a presentation plate glued to the front pastedown. The pages show light age toning and occasional foxing but are otherwise clean and bright for their age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features beautiful full page black and white illustration plates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 25.1cm x 19.4cm x 2.2cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is 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":56720215310709,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/05603F7C-7D4E-4FF5-B44F-89C25EF17D1F.jpg?v=1770652827"},{"product_id":"1885-canadian-pictures-by-the-marquis-of-lorne-victorian-large-antique-book-copy","title":"1890 London Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil Victorian Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning book of London Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil by The Rev Richard Lovett was published by The Religious Tract Society in 1890. So the book is from the late Victorian era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is bound in brown cloth with stunning pictorial and gilt decoration to the front board and spine. It's a large book but not too heavy to hold and the book sits open very nicely. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in good condition but there is wear and bumping to the corners and a slight forward lean to the book. There is some wear and bumping to the board edges and light marking to the boards. There is some past water damage to the top of the back board which has caused discolouration. The spine is sunned and lightly rubbed, with crushing to the spine ends. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the pages show age toning and heavy foxing throughout. and some of the corners show creasing. The book is filled with 130 black and white illustrations. Sadly the tissue guard for the frontispiece has been removed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 28.3cm x 20.2cm x 2cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. 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":56744030962037,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/655B3247-AB46-44FA-9B29-173402FF0C82.jpg?v=1771165668"},{"product_id":"early-1800s-the-housekeepers-instructor-or-universal-family-cook","title":"Early 1800's The Housekeeper's Instructor or Universal Family Cook","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning edition of The Housekeeper's Instructor or Universal Family Cook was published by W Lewis. It's the 17th Edition and even though this edition is undated, there is a name written inside dated 1818. The recipes are in eighteenth-century style - brief and with little guidance on the techniques to be applied. There is also little indication of quantities, cooking temperature or cooking time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features a contemporary quarter leather binding with marbled paper boards. The original spine has been positioned over the top of the contemporary spine which is a lovely feature. It's a way to retain original features whilst also making the book readable for generations to come. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in very good condition but there is wear and rubbing to the corners and board edges, with some loss to the surface of the paper. The boards show minor marks and there is scuffing to the leather. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a name and date written on one of the preliminary blank pages. The book has contemporary endpapers. The pages show age toning and foxing throughout, with occasional creasing to the pages. There is some wear and tear to the edges of the fold out illustrations. Dimensions approximately 21.3cm x 13.8cm x 3.4cm. \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 biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. 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All edges gilt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's in very good condition, with light wear to the corners and board edges. The leather shows some scuffing and there are some small scuffs and bumps to the text block edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is a name plate to the front pastedown and the endpapers are marbled to compliment the boards. The pages show light age toning and sporadic foxing - the foxing is most prominent to the preliminary and end pages. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately \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. 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":56857156747637,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/1DFA9369-DAF0-4585-B911-072F1BE031F9.jpg?v=1772474132"},{"product_id":"women-of-england-their-social-duties-and-domestic-habits-by-mrs-ellis-half-leather-book","title":"Women of England Their Social Duties and Domestic Habits by Mrs Ellis Half Leather Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful antique book Women of England features Their Social Duties and Domestic Habits by Mrs Ellis. The book is undated but there is a neatly written inscription dated 1876. So the book is Victorian. The book was originally written in 1839.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in dark green leather with marbled paper boards. The spine features four raised bands and beautiful gold gilt decoration. It's in good condition considering it's roughly 150 years old, but it's definitely showing it's age! There is significant wear to the corners, and the leather has worn away to reveal the board underneath. The boards are noticeably worn and scratched. The board edges are worn and peeling. The leather has some scuffs and loss to the surface. The spine ends are worn, and there is light cracking to the leather spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the front hinge is slightly cracked and the first few pages are feeling loose. The pages have noticeable discolouration and foxing but the text remains clear and bright. There are stunning black and white plates which add to the charm of this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 22cm x 14.5cm x 3.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll books purchased will be hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green 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":56869669142901,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/AAC8C667-837C-4032-9EA6-B6ABB3B46635.jpg?v=1772656385"},{"product_id":"britains-queen-floral-binding-queen-victoria-british-royalty","title":"Britain's Queen Floral Binding Queen Victoria British Royalty","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful vintage edition of Britain's Queen features the Life and Reign of Queen Victoria and was published by John F Shaw and Co. The book itself isn't dated but I'd estimate it to be from the Edwardian era (1901 - 1910).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is bound in red cloth with beautiful floral decoration to the front board and spine. It's in good condition for it's age but there is quite substantial discolouration and soiling to the cloth. The cloth covering the back board is rippled in places and there is light wear to the corners. The spine is very faded, and crushing to the spine ends has caused minor splitting in the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the pages show significant tanning and there are some superficial cracks to the gutter - despite this the pages remain tightly bound. There are some small tears to the pages edges in places and creasing to the paper.\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 string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubbled wrap is biodegradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. 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