This beautiful edition of Beautiful But Not Famous by Emma Leslie was published by the Religious Tract Society. The book itself isn't dated but I'd estimate it to be from the early 20th century. There is a presentation plate inside dated 1911.
The book is bound in red cloth with stunning rose decoration to the front board and spine. It's in very good condition with light wear to the corners and foxing to the text block edges. The boards show minor marks and soiling whilst the spine is faintly faded. Crushing to the spine ends has caused minor splitting in the cloth.
Inside, the pages show age toning with scattered foxing and handling marks. There is a presentation plate glued to the front free endpaper. There are occasional cracks to the gutter but the pages remain tightly bound.
Dimensions approximately 19cm x 13cm x 2.5cm.
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).