This striking edition of Little Rivers by Henry Van Dyke was published in 1895 by Charles Scribner's in 1895. The book is bound in green cloth with pretty decoration and gilt to the front board and spine. Top edge is gilt and the page edges are rough cut.
It's in very good condition for it's age, with the main flaw being a dark mark to the front board (over the L of Little). The corners are crushed and there is light soiling and discolouration to the boards. The spine ends are crushed.
Inside, there is a name plate glued to the front pastedown and the pages show age toning throughout, with sporadic foxing. The book features a wonderful collection of black and white plates.
The book will arrive 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).