COLLECTIBLE, ANTIQUE 1898 Victorian Poetry Book ROSES AND LILIES From Longfellow
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:4082404 | Year Printed: 1898 |
Language: English | Modified Item: No |
Publisher: DeWolfe & Fiske | Topic: Poetry |
Place of Publication: Boston | Author: Longfellow |
Roses and Lilies from Longfellow. Color inks and gold foil stamped title on white linen-textured cloth cover. White gloss moiré textured end papers. Title page with color and reflective... inks includes: " • BOSTON • | DeWOLFE, FISKE & Co."
Stitched binding is very good for 121 years old. The Glossy pages are crisp. Paper aging but no moisture stains seen. The Cover is in beautiful condition for its age - with a slight indentation in the right upper corner - as if something had been sitting on it for a while. Thee are no musty odors, as photographed, as is.
Measures 6 1/4 inches high x 5 3/8 inches wide, hardbound, 36 coated heavy paper pages.This beautiful book has been in storage for years. It is in very good condition for its age, with no torn, or fragile pages - good binding. Beautiful artistry throughout the book.