{"product_id":"1904-the-haunted-man-by-charles-dickens-yapp-leather-binding-illustrated-copy","title":"1904 The Battle of Life by Charles Dickens; Yapp leather Binding Illustrated","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning little edition of The Battle of Life by Charles Dickens was published by Chapman and Hall in 1904. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features a limp leather binding and gilt lettering to the spine. All edges gilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimp leather bindings originated from the medieval era but they became popular again in the late Victorian period. The leather extends over the edge of the book block in what's known as a yapp binding. This makes it very easy for the leather to become damaged and torn around the edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is in very good condition with just light wear and discolouration to the leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, there is cracking and minor tearing to the back pastedown. There is a wax seal with the letter S to the front free endpaper. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe pages show light age toning, with occasional foxing and creasing. The book features a few black and white illustrations - incredible in such a tiny book. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions approximately 5.6cm x 3.8cm x 0.9cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bubble wrap I use is either oxo-degradable or 100% recyclable; the jiffy bags are recyclable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere possible, I use 100% recyclable paper tape, but sometimes I have to use clear plastic tape for extra strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57539683352949,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/9271\/8525\/files\/11CFC5B6-1345-4F4F-AC1F-7453C2CAE9EB.jpg?v=1788280831","url":"https:\/\/thevintagebookworm.co.uk\/products\/1904-the-haunted-man-by-charles-dickens-yapp-leather-binding-illustrated-copy","provider":"The Vintage Bookworm UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}