This stunning little antique book The Fragrant Minute for Every Day by Wilhelmina Stitch was published by Cassell and Company. The book itself is undated but there is an inscription inside dated 1926.
The book features a limp leather binding (also known as a yapp binding), with gilt lettering to the front cover. Limp 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.
It's in good condition for it's age but there is wear to the edges, corners and spine ends. There are some small marks and scuffs to the leather.
Inside, there is creasing to the front endpaper and a written inscription on the back of the title page. The pages have some foxing and marks but are otherwise in good condition.
Dimensions approximately 15.4cm x 9cm x 0.8cm.
The book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned paper 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).