This pretty edition of Melbourne House by Miss Elizabeth Wetherell was published by George Routledge and Sons. The book itself isn't dated but I'd estimate it to be late Victorian (circa 1900).
The book is bound in grey cloth with beautiful pictorial decoration to the front board and spine. It's in very good condition but the book does show a slight backwards lean and there is some light rubbing to the decoration. The spine ends are crushed and there are some small marks to the back board.
Inside, there is light age toning to the paper and occasional foxing in places. The endpapers are a bit grubby.
Dimensions approximately 18.8cm x 13.2cm 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).