This stunning antique edition of The Bush Boys by Captain Mayne Reid was published by George Routledge and Sons. The book itself is undated but there is a written inscription inside dated 1893. So the book is from the latter part of the Victorian era.
The book is bound in red cloth with a striking pattern to the front board and spine. It's in very good condition but there is some wear and minor fraying to the corners. The boards show minor marks and soiling, and the book has a slight forward lean. The spine is sunned.
Inside, there is a written inscription on the half title page and the pages show light age toning throughout. There are some cracks to the gutter in places but the pages feel tightly bound still - one page segment does appear to have been reglued back in place though, as it sticks out very slightly from the edge of the text block.
Dimensions approximately 19cm x 13cm x 3cm.
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).