This stunning antique edition of Our Village by Mary Russell Mitford was published in 1893 by Macmillan and Co Ltd. It features illustrations by Hugh Thomson, who is one of my favourite illustrators. Perhaps best known for illustrating some of Austen's works. The book was part of Macmillan's Cranford series - recognisable by the distinctive teal cloth and ornate gilt decoration.
The book is bound in dark teal cloth with beautiful gilt decoration to the front board and spine. The text block edges are also gilt.
The book is in very good condition for it's age, with just some light wear and bumping to the corners and minor marking to the boards. The spine shows some dulling and rubbing to the gilt. Crushing to the spine ends has caused minor splitting in the cloth.
Inside, the pages show quite significant foxing throughout and there is tanning to the tissue guard. There are the remnants of some stickers to the front pastedown where it appears a presentation plate has been removed. The many beautiful black and white illustrations make this a real treasure of a book.
Dimensions approximately 19cm x 13.5cm x 2.2cm.
All books purchased will be hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.
I 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).