This beautiful edition of Silver Wings and Golden Scales was published by Cassell and Company Ltd. The book itself is undated but there is a presentation plate dated 1887. It's bound in original red cloth with pictorial and gilt decoration to the front and spine. All edges gilt. It's an incredibly striking binding and at the time of listing, I can't find any other editions in this binding for sale online.
It's in near fine condition with light wear to the corners and minor marking to the cloth. There is light sunning to the spine and crushing to the spine ends.
Inside, there is a presentation plate glued to the front pastedown. The pages show light age toning and sporadic foxing (most prominent to the preliminary and end pages). The book is filled with black and white illustrations which are almost as beautiful as the binding!
Dimensions approximately 22.2cm x 17.5cm x 2.3cm. The book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and ribbon.
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).