{"title":"19th-Century Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe nineteenth century was an extraordinary period for literature, illustration and the decorative arts of the book. This collection brings together MFLIBRA’s available books published between 1800 and 1899, ranging from Romantic and Victorian literature to fairy tales, illustrated books, first editions and finely bound volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong them are works by Lewis Carroll, Alfred Tennyson, Edgar Allan Poe and other notable writers, together with books distinguished by their illustrations, bindings or place in publishing history. The collection offers a broad view of nineteenth-century bookmaking while remaining focused on editions with genuine interest for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1898-scarce-first-de-luxe-limited-edition-captain-january-lighthouse-keeper-and-his-little-girl-signed-by-laura-e-richards","title":"1898 Scarce First De Luxe Limited Edition - Captain January, Lighthouse Keeper and His Little Girl Signed by Laura E. Richards.","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Laura E. Richards. W. H. W. Bicknell, illustrator, after drawings by Frank T. Merrill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Captain January (Edition de Luxe, Being the Centennial Edition or the Hundredth Thousand).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Boston, Estes and Lauriat, 1898. Centennial Edition. First De Luxe Edition. Limited to 1000 copies. This one is copy 91\/100 on Japanese Hand-made paper. Signed by the publisher and the author. Signed also by the illustrator on all second state de luxe plates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Text in English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.5\" x 4.5\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Attractive and fine stunning binding of 3\/4 red Morocco leather with marbled boards and matching marbled endpapers, with the spine featuring raised bands and gilt floral motifs (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover. Upper edge gilt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e: Near fine content (bright, tight and clean - as shown).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e: Complete with 12 illustrations (6 in two different state, one being signed by the illustrator W. H. W. Bicknell).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimate\u003c\/strong\u003e: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book\u003c\/strong\u003e: Captain January by Laura E. Richards is a classic piece of children's literature, first published in 1891. This Edition de Luxe, being the Centennial Edition, is particularly special, as it celebrates the 100,000th copy of the book, limited to a total of 1000 copies, this one being copy 91\/100 on Japanese hand-made paper. The book tells the heartwarming story of Captain January, a lighthouse keeper, and his adopted daughter, Star Bright. The narrative, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Maine coast, explores themes of love, duty, and the passage of time. The luxurious binding and fine etchings make this edition a collector's gem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author\u003c\/strong\u003e: Laura E. Richards (1850-1943) was an American author famous for her children's books, poetry, and biographies. She received the Pulitzer Prize for her biography of her mother, Julia Ward Howe, in 1917. Captain January is one of her most beloved works, cementing her place in the annals of classic children's literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e: W. H. W. Bicknell (1860-1947) was a renowned American etcher and illustrator, known for his detailed and expressive works. His collaboration with Frank T. 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First Edition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Text in English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.5\" x 4.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 172 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good to very good original full-cloth binding with gilt decorated spine (hinges fine, overall slightly worn, sunned, and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing - as shown).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e: Complete with the beautiful frontispiece and the illustrated title page.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimate\u003c\/strong\u003e: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book\u003c\/strong\u003e: This scarce 1869 First edition of Legends of Fairy Land by Mrs. Anna Bache is a charming collection of fairy tales, each filled with the enchantment and moral lessons typical of Victorian-era children's literature. The stories include \"The Rival Fairies,\" \"The Needle and the Rosebush: A Fable,\" \"Woman's Wit; or, The Captive Princess,\" \"The Three Talismans; or, The Enchanted Fig-Tree,\" \"Roland and May; or, The Transformations,\" and \"The King's Promise; or, Faint Heart never won Fair Lady.\" These tales capture the imagination and transport readers to a world of magic and adventure. The book is a delightful artifact for collectors and those interested in 19th-century literature and Fairy Tales.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mrs. Anna Bache was a writer known for her contributions to children's literature during the Victorian era. Her works typically reflect the era's style and values, characterized by an emphasis on imagination, morality, and the didactic purpose of storytelling.\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mflibra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45449242149113,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20240831FairyLand-000.jpg?v=1725121892"},{"product_id":"1899-scarce-book-prince-little-boy-other-tales-out-of-fairy-land-by-silas-weir-mitchell","title":"1899 Scarce Book - Prince Little Boy \u0026 Other Tales Out of Fairy-Land by Silas Weir Mitchell.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Silas Weir Mitchell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prince Little Boy and Other Tales Out of Fairy Land.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: New York, The Century Co., 1899.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Text in English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.5\" x 6.5\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: ix-157 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Attractive and very good original decorated cloth binding featuring a colorful depiction of \"Prince Little Boy\" surrounded by squirrels (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown, spine gilt faded - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing - as shown).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e: Complete with nine full-page illustrations and some other in-text illustrations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Scarce with no or few other copies in this binding variant available for sale worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book\u003c\/strong\u003e: Scarce edition of  \"Prince Little Boy and Other Tales Out of Fairy Land\", a delightful collection of fairy tales crafted by S. Weir Mitchell. This 1899 edition transports readers to a magical world with stories such as \"The Wolf That Wanted a Doctor\" and \"The Tale of the Great Giant, Smokey Pokey,\" appealing to both young readers and collectors of fairy tales.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author\u003c\/strong\u003e: Silas Weir Mitchell (1829–1914) was a distinguished American physician and writer. Best known in medical circles for his contributions to neurology and for his \"rest cure\" treatment, Mitchell also had a successful literary career. His works spanned poetry, novels, and children's literature, blending his scientific insights with a vivid imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mflibra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45706056106233,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20241115PrinceLittleboy-000.jpg?v=1731765131"},{"product_id":"1899-rare-book-the-enchanted-doll-by-mark-lemon-illustrated-by-richard-doyle","title":"1899 Rare Book - The Enchanted Doll by Mark Lemon, Illustrated by Richard Doyle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark Lemon. Illustrated by Richard Doyle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Enchanted Doll: A Fairy Tale for Little People.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, Wells Gardner, Darton \u0026amp; Co., 1899. First edition in this miniature format.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMiniature book\u003c\/strong\u003e3 x 2.5 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 147 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good original decorative softcover binding featuring charming red illustrations on both the front and back covers, with a whimsical design of a marionette and a fairy-tale motif (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed and worn - as shown).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean- as shown).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated with 5 black and white plates and 14 text illustrations by the renowned artist Richard Doyle, this edition features detailed illustrations that bring the fairy-tale world to life. Each illustration showcases Doyle's characteristic whimsy and fine detail, perfectly complementing Mark Lemon's storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e This delightful 1899 edition of\u003cem\u003eThe Enchanted Doll\u003c\/em\u003etransports readers into a fantastical world of magic and adventure. Mark Lemon, a prominent literary figure and founding editor of\u003cem\u003ePunch\u003c\/em\u003emagazine, captivates audiences with this enchanting tale, while Richard Doyle's illustrations lend a timeless charm to the narrative. A must-have for collectors of vintage children's literature and lovers of fairy tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark Lemon (1809–1870) was an English writer, editor, and playwright. As the first editor of\u003cem\u003ePunch\u003c\/em\u003emagazine, he significantly influenced Victorian literature and humor. His works often reflect his imaginative storytelling and keen sense of whimsy, as evidenced in\u003cem\u003eThe Enchanted Doll\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richard Doyle (1824–1883) was a celebrated Victorian illustrator known for his work in fairy tales and fantasy. Doyle's artistic style, characterized by intricate details and fantastical themes, earned him lasting acclaim. His contributions to\u003cem\u003eThe Enchanted Doll\u003c\/em\u003ehighlight his mastery in capturing the essence of magical worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46128996352249,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20250130Doll-000.jpg?v=1738257932"},{"product_id":"1853-rare-book-the-pleasures-of-the-imagination-by-mark-akenside","title":"1853 Rare Book - The Pleasures of the Imagination by Mark Akenside","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark Akenside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Pleasures of the Imagination and Other Poems\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, John Walker, 61 Conduit Street, 1853.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 x 4 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e xvi-300 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive and fine full calf leather binding with ornate gilt decorations on the covers and spine. 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Its deluxe leather binding and engraved illustrations make it a prized collectible for lovers of British poetry and fine bindings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark Akenside (1721–1770) was a distinguished British poet and physician. Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, he was initially educated in theology but later pursued medicine. His poetry reflects his intellectual depth and his fascination with aesthetics and philosophy. \u003cem\u003eThe Pleasures of the Imagination\u003c\/em\u003e, his most famous work, remains a testament to his lyrical prowess and thoughtful exploration of human creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132644348153,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20250201Akenside-000.jpg?v=1738436609"},{"product_id":"1894-rare-book-set-the-heptameron-of-the-tales-of-margaret-queen-of-navarre","title":"1894 Rare Book set - The Heptameron of the Tales of Margaret, Queen of Navarre","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"93\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"104\" data-start=\"93\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Margaret, Queen of Navarre. Illustrated by S. 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(Complete).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1079\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1056\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD $750-$1000).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1650\" data-start=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1094\" data-start=\"1081\"\u003eThe books:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1111\" data-start=\"1095\"\u003eThe Heptameron\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebrated collection of seventy-two short stories, modeled on Boccaccio's Decameron, attributed to Margaret of Navarre (1492–1549). These stories, narrated by ten travelers stranded by a flood, explore themes of love, virtue, and deception, reflecting the intellectual and moral dilemmas of the Renaissance era. This 1894 English edition follows the authentic text translated by M. 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Known for her didactic Christian fiction for children and young adults, A.L.O.E. weaves faith and virtue into the struggles of ordinary people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"2147\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e A.L.O.E. was the pseudonym of Charlotte Maria Tucker (1821–1893), a prolific English author of religious and moral fiction for children. Deeply rooted in Evangelical values, Tucker wrote over 150 works and spent the latter part of her life as a missionary in India. 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The finely engraved illustrations elevate the work to an object of art as much as literature, and the binding makes it a superb gift or collector’s piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"2177\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Henry Kirke White (1785–1806) was an English poet whose tragically short life inspired generations of Romantic readers. Marked by precocious literary talent, his poems, steeped in Christian faith and youthful melancholy, gained prominence posthumously through the advocacy of Robert Southey. 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Originally serialized in 1840 and later published in book form, this later Victorian edition by Nicholson \u0026amp; Sons captures the era’s fondness for finely produced, accessible popular fiction. The tale explores themes of loyalty, persecution, and political unrest, centered on one of Britain’s most infamous conspirators. This beautifully bound and illustrated edition offers collectors and readers alike an evocative window into both 17th-century England and 19th-century publishing aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2396\" data-start=\"1880\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1880\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eWilliam Harrison Ainsworth (1805–1882) was a prolific English historical novelist and journalist, best known for romanticizing the darker corners of British history. 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All edges gilt.\u003cbr data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"900\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, light scattered foxing throughout -  as shown, front endpaper lightly creased - as shown).\u003cbr data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eIllustrations: (Complete)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eThe Fight with the Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e— Sixteen finely executed outline engravings by Henry Moses after Moritz Retzsch, illustrating Schiller’s romantic poem of chivalry, courage, and moral triumph.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eFridolin, or the Road to the Iron-Foundry\u003c\/em\u003e— Eight outline engravings in the same style, depicting Schiller’s ballad of loyalty and virtue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e A beautifully produced 19th-century American edition of Schiller’s poetic works, presented in the celebrated “Retzsch outline” style that captivated readers and artists throughout the 19th century. 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Nutt, Binder\u003c\/em\u003e— full polished green calf, covers bordered in gilt double-rule and dotted roll, spine richly gilt in compartments with intricate tooling, two contrasting red morocco title labels lettered in gilt, gilt-ruled turn-ins with floral-and-fan patterned inner dentelles, all edges marbled, and beautiful marbled endpapers (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.\u003cbr data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near fine content (bright, tight and clean, rare light toning - as shown).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 250 – USD 350).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e A beautiful 1864 first edition of Alfred Tennyson’s\u003cem data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eEnoch Arden, etc.,\u003c\/em\u003ehandsomely bound by W. 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Clean and well-preserved throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1625\" data-start=\"1612\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 175–250).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2011\" data-start=\"1649\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1662\" data-start=\"1649\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eA beautiful early American edition of Sir Edwin Arnold’s \u003cem data-end=\"1745\" data-start=\"1726\"\u003eThe Light of Asia\u003c\/em\u003e, the celebrated poetic retelling of the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha. First published in London in 1879 and quickly reprinted worldwide, it became one of the most influential literary works of the 19th century to introduce Buddhism to Western readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2345\" data-start=\"2013\"\u003eArnold’s verse narrative recounts the spiritual journey of Prince Siddhartha, his renunciation of worldly life, his meditation under the Bodhi tree, and his awakening into the Buddha. 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Spine gilt-decorated and lettered; rear cover with black circular ornamental motif (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown, spine slightly faded - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt, blue-grey endpapers.\u003cbr data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, some light foxing mainly on the preliminary pages and toning typical of Hetzel’s paper stock - as shown, early owner’s neat ink signature appears at the upper corner of the title page - as shown).\u003cbr data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated with 42 engravings by George Roux, including a frontispiece and a detailed map of southern Norway engraved by Erhard. 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Uwins, dated January 1822, together with the printed title page dated 1821.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1478\" data-start=\"1444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1444\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 200– USD 250).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1500\" data-start=\"1485\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1500\" data-start=\"1488\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eA handsome early-19th-century English edition of Jerusalem Delivered, Torquato Tasso’s great Renaissance epic recounting the First Crusade in a rich blend of history, heroism, romance, and Christian allegory. John Hoole’s influential English translation helped introduce Tasso’s poetic vision to the English-speaking world, and editions of this period were often presented as gift or prize books — as reflected in the elegant morocco binding and the affectionate 1823 inscription preserved here. A lovely copy, both literary and collectible, in a refined period binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2648\" data-start=\"2631\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eTorquato Tasso (1544–1595) was one of the great poets of the Italian Renaissance. His masterpiece, \u003cem data-end=\"2775\" data-start=\"2753\"\u003eGerusalemme Liberata\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem data-end=\"2798\" data-start=\"2777\"\u003eJerusalem Delivered\u003c\/em\u003e), recounts a romanticized version of the First Crusade, blending classical epic structure with medieval chivalric themes and a deep sense of spiritual struggle. The poem profoundly influenced European literature, inspiring painters, composers, and poets from Milton to Byron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3216\" data-start=\"3078\"\u003eTasso’s life, marked by brilliance, courtly service, emotional turbulence, and periods of confinement, became as legendary as his writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3244\" data-start=\"3223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3244\" data-start=\"3226\"\u003eThe translator: \u003c\/strong\u003eJohn Hoole (1727–1803) was an influential English translator of Italian literature, best known for bringing Tasso and Ariosto into the English-speaking world. Though sometimes considered conservative in style, his translations were admired in their time for their poetic restraint, clarity, and fidelity to the original spirit. 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All page edges gilt.\u003cbr data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"760\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, the front endpaper inner hinge shows visible wear but remains tight and secure, as shown, ownership inscription to the front endpaper dated January 12, 1896, along with an old library label to the pastedown - as shown). Tissue guard present before the frontispiece portrait of Tasso.\u003cbr data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated with six full-page engravings throughout the text, including a fine engraved portrait frontispiece of Tasso. Decorative typographic borders and initial ornaments enhance the presentation. 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Original green textured cloth, richly decorated in gilt and black to the upper board and spine with ornamental arch-and-sun motif and botanical panel designs, gilt title panel and decorative gilt rules. Bevelled boards (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt. A very handsome survival of late 19th-century gift-book production. \u003cbr data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eContent: \u003c\/strong\u003eGood content (tight, some foxing to preliminaries and some scattered pages - as shown, prize bookplate of The Royal Academy, Inverness, dated July 16th, 1877, awarded to Miss Catherine A. Fraser on the first endpaper - as shown). The text remains legible and pleasing overall. \u003cbr data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with eight full-page engraved plates, including frontispiece with tissue guard (Deer), finely executed and characteristic of Victorian narrative illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 150–175)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eA richly-decorated Victorian edition of Maria Hack’s \u003cem data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eWinter Evenings; or, Tales of Travellers\u003c\/em\u003e, a popular 19th-century moral and educational narrative framed as family storytelling during winter nights. The tales draw upon accounts of travel and exploration—journeys across the Arabian desert, Arctic encounters, Icelandic adventures, and shipwreck narratives—transforming real-world travel literature into accessible stories for young readers of the period. Both entertaining and instructive, the work reflects the Victorian fascination with geography, exploration, moral reflection, and perseverance in the face of hardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eMaria Hack\u003c\/strong\u003e (1777–1844) was an English Quaker educational writer whose books for young readers emphasized curiosity, observation, and moral understanding. 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Upper cover with elaborate pictorial design and series banner, spine gilt-lettered with decorative motifs; rear cover blind-stamped with a simple geometric frame (hinges fine - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. An attractive and very well-preserved example of a Victorian publisher’s decorative binding.\u003cbr data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good, near fine, content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or toning - as shown).\u003cbr data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated throughout with numerous wood-engraved plates depicting Arctic exploration scenes, ships, and dramatic moments from the narrative. 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The present copy is elevated by its luxurious full morocco binding by Leighton, Son \u0026amp; Hodge, one of the leading London binderies of the Victorian period, transforming the volume into a collector’s object as much as a literary text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2187\" data-start=\"2166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2185\" data-start=\"2170\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eRobert Southey (1774–1843), Poet Laureate of England and a central figure of the Lake Poets alongside Wordsworth and Coleridge, was known for his historical epics and narrative poems. 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A neat pictorial Ex Libris on the front pastedown - as shown.\u003cbr data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains a coloured frontispiece (“The Birthday Picnic”) and several in-text wood-engraved illustrations (e.g., \u003cem data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eCarry and the Starling\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eThe Journey\u003c\/em\u003e), enhancing the gentle moral narrative. Complete.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eCarry’s Rose; or, The Magic of Kindness\u003c\/em\u003e is a charming Victorian moral tale for children, centered on young Caroline (“Carry”) Ashcroft and her experiences with friendship, empathy, and generosity. Through simple but affecting episodes—helping animals, keeping promises, and thinking of others before herself—the story gently teaches that “the truest pleasure consists, not in gratifying one’s own wishes, but in trying to make others happy.” This small-format Nelson edition is especially attractive for its decorative cloth and mounted floral vignette, making it a lovely example of late nineteenth-century gift-book design for young readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mrs. George Cupples (Susan Ferrier Cupples, 1831–1891) was a Scottish author of popular didactic children’s stories, including \u003cem data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eThe Story of Our Doll\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003eThe Little Captain\u003c\/em\u003e. Her works reflect the Victorian ideals of domestic virtue, compassion, and moral instruction, written in an accessible, affectionate style that appealed to middle-class families.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47377164959993,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260202Kindness-000.jpg?v=1770028068"},{"product_id":"1899-first-edition-the-reign-of-the-princess-naska-illustrated-by-paul-hardy","title":"1899 First Edition - The Reign of the Princess Naska Illustrated by Paul Hardy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amelia Hutchison Stirling. 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Issued as an illustrated gift book by Blackie \u0026amp; Son, this first edition is notable for its elegant Art Nouveau binding and its sensitive narrative blending fairy-tale atmosphere with moral and emotional depth. The fine decorative cloth and Hardy’s evocative line illustrations place the volume squarely within the golden age of illustrated children’s literature at the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eAmelia Hutchison Stirling (1865–1965), later known as Mrs. Stirling of Keir, was a Scottish writer and historian. She produced several works of fiction for young readers before turning to historical and genealogical studies. 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Renowned for his delicate pen work and narrative clarity, Hardy contributed to many late Victorian and Edwardian children’s classics, helping to define the visual style of illustrated juvenile fiction at the fin de siècle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430524502265,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260219naska_01.jpg?v=1771495701"},{"product_id":"1890-victorian-children-s-book-lucky-ducks-molesworth","title":"1890 Rare Victorian Book – Lucky Ducks by Mrs. Molesworth, First Edition","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"72\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"83\" data-start=\"72\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mrs. Molesworth. Illustrated by W. J. 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Very appealing and scarce example of late Victorian decorative children’s binding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"880\" data-start=\"868\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing and toning - as shown). Decorative floral endpapers intact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"1066\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated throughout with charming colored vignette illustrations by W. J. Morgan, including title-page vignette and numerous in-text scenes in soft Victorian palette. A delightful combination of color and line drawings that beautifully complement Molesworth’s gentle storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"1422\" data-start=\"1406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1422\" data-start=\"1410\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1455\" data-start=\"1424\"\u003eLucky Ducks and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003eis a charming late Victorian children’s collection blending domestic realism with moral reflection and gentle humor. Mrs. Molesworth, one of the most beloved writers of children’s fiction of her time, captures everyday childhood life — country holidays, trains, animals, family scenes — with warmth and psychological sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"2057\" data-start=\"1787\"\u003eThe pictorial cloth binding, combined with Morgan’s delicate colored vignettes, makes this an especially attractive example of turn-of-the-century illustrated juvenile literature — a period when publishers placed increasing emphasis on visual appeal in children’s books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"2082\" data-start=\"2064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2082\" data-start=\"2068\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mrs. Molesworth (Mary Louisa Molesworth, 1839–1921) was one of the foremost Victorian writers for children, sometimes referred to as “the Jane Austen of the nursery.” Her works emphasized kindness, family life, and moral growth without excessive sentimentality. Her stories were widely read in Britain and America and remain representative of refined late 19th-century juvenile fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47472156737785,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260303duck_01.jpg?v=1772536332"},{"product_id":"1884-first-edition-kate-greenaway-language-of-flowers-illustrated-book","title":"1884 Rare First Edition - Language of Flowers Illustrated by Kate Greenaway","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1340\" data-start=\"323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"334\" data-start=\"323\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kate Greenaway. 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The binding remains remarkably clean and bright with only light signs of age.\u003cbr data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"844\" data-start=\"832\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to Very good content (bright, tight, foxing present, mainly heavier on the preliminary and final pages - as shown). Original pale green endpapers, confirming the early issue noted by Charles Baker (G66a). \u003cbr data-end=\"1092\" data-start=\"1089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1110\" data-start=\"1092\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully illustrated throughout by Kate Greenaway with numerous delicate color illustrations printed by Edmund Evans. The illustrations depict children, flowers, and pastoral scenes in Greenaway’s instantly recognizable style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1371\" data-start=\"1342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1355\" data-start=\"1342\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD $400–500).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1892\" data-start=\"1373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1373\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1389\"\u003eThe Language of Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e is among the most charming of Kate Greenaway’s small illustrated gift books. Published in 1884 by George Routledge and Sons and printed in colors by the master printer Edmund Evans, the book combines Greenaway’s idyllic illustrations with the Victorian fascination for the symbolic meanings of flowers. Each flower is accompanied by its poetic sentiment—love, remembrance, innocence, or devotion—forming a visual and emotional lexicon that was widely used in Victorian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2306\" data-start=\"1894\"\u003eBibliographer Charles Baker noted that the early issues of Greenaway’s works can be difficult to distinguish. However, this copy corresponds to the early issue described as \u003cstrong data-end=\"2081\" data-start=\"2067\"\u003eBAKER G66a\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifiable by its \u003cstrong data-end=\"2127\" data-start=\"2103\"\u003epale green endpapers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The book’s elegant gilt edges, delicate typography, and harmonious illustrations make it one of the most graceful examples of the late-Victorian illustrated gift book tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2852\" data-start=\"2308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2323\" data-start=\"2308\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eKate Greenaway (1846–1901) was one of the most beloved illustrators of the Victorian era. Her distinctive images of children dressed in Regency-style clothing, set in gentle pastoral scenes, captivated audiences across Europe and America. Working closely with the legendary printer Edmund Evans, Greenaway helped define the golden age of color-printed children’s books alongside contemporaries such as Walter Crane and Randolph Caldecott. Her books remain highly collectible today for their artistic beauty and enduring charm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47476076937465,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260304greenaway_01.jpg?v=1772624362"},{"product_id":"1890-1sted-the-story-of-a-spring-morning-and-other-tales-by-mary-l-molesworth","title":"1890 1stED - The Story of a Spring Morning and Other Tales by Mary L. Molesworth","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"283\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mary Louisa Molesworth. Illustrated by M. 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A handsome Victorian binding, well preserved and attractive.\u003cbr data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, some light foxing, toning and staining - as shown).\u003cbr data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated by M. 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The title story follows the experiences and reflections of young characters discovering the quiet wonders of nature and family life, while the additional stories extend these themes through episodes of kindness, perseverance, and youthful imagination. The illustrations by M. Ellen Edwards enrich the narrative with delicate scenes of childhood and domestic interiors, perfectly capturing the atmosphere of late nineteenth-century storytelling. Copies of the first edition in their original decorative cloth remain appealing examples of Victorian juvenile publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2729\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mary Louisa Molesworth (1839–1921), writing as Mrs. Molesworth, was one of the most prolific and widely read writers of Victorian children’s fiction. 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Light wear to extremities as expected, with a distinctive wallet design, adding to its character. All edges gilt, still bright (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content, generally clean and well-preserved, with light, even toning. 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Binding in near fine condition overall, with light rubbing and a small, discreet restoration to one corner; lower corner of \u003cem data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eNouvelles histoires extraordinaires\u003c\/em\u003e slightly scuffed as shown (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good, near fine, with occasional scattered foxing, mostly confined to the margins of some illustrations as shown. Pages are otherwise clean, well-preserved, and highly presentable. Complete.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e First illustrated edition, featuring thirteen engraved plates per volume (complete). 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Quantin in 1884, this edition is particularly sought after for its rich illustrative program, bringing visual depth to Poe’s haunting tales. This set is further elevated by a striking later mosaic binding, transforming the volumes into true collector’s objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003eThe spine decorations are especially remarkable, with finely executed pictorial inlays evoking key scenes from Poe’s most iconic stories. 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A remarkably elegant late Victorian Arts and Crafts style binding with marbled endpapers. Light natural mellowing and minor handling wear to the vellum as shown, but remaining exceptionally fresh and highly decorative overall (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover.\u003cbr data-end=\"693\" data-start=\"690\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"705\" data-start=\"693\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content with pages generally clean, bright, and well preserved. Small chip to the outer edge of the first free endpaper page as shown. Light scattered foxing and age toning in places. Period armorial-style bookplate of Leila Paget to the front pastedown and an early 1910 gift inscription to the front endpaper. 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Nesbit, filled with whimsical anthropomorphic cat stories written with the wit, warmth, and imagination that made Nesbit one of the great pioneers of modern children’s literature. \u003cem data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003ePussy Tales\u003c\/em\u003e presents a delightful series of feline narratives accompanied by expressive illustrations that perfectly capture the playful elegance and humor of the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003ePublished by Marcus Ward \u0026amp; Co. around 1895, this beautifully produced edition reflects the golden age of illustrated children’s books, with attractive decorative cloth binding, delicate sepia artwork, and a lovely color frontispiece. 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Both covers decorated with charming circular gilt pictorial devices depicting Alice and the Cheshire Cat. An exceptionally attractive and elegant late Victorian fine binding in remarkably well-preserved condition. Under a protective, removable mylar cover.\u003cbr data-end=\"886\" data-start=\"883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"898\" data-start=\"886\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near fine content with clean and bright pages. \u003cbr data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"1022\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1043\" data-start=\"1025\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with the celebrated illustrations of Sir John Tenniel, including the iconic Alice imagery that helped define the visual identity of the work for generations of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1259\" data-start=\"1225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1225\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 1200–1500).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1742\" data-start=\"1261\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1274\" data-start=\"1261\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eFew works in English literature possess the enduring imaginative power of \u003cem data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1351\"\u003eAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland\u003c\/em\u003e. First published in 1865, Lewis Carroll’s masterpiece transformed children’s literature through its dreamlike logic, playful language, philosophical absurdity, and unforgettable cast of characters. The White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts have since become permanent figures within world literature and popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2306\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003eThis 1899 Macmillan edition, identified on the title page as the “Eighty-Eighth Thousand,” is elevated further by its magnificent custom binding executed by the renowned London bindery Zaehnsdorf for Hatchards Piccadilly, one of Britain’s most prestigious booksellers. The vibrant red morocco leather is enriched by refined gilt tooling and striking circular pictorial onlays to the covers, while the lavish gilt dentelles and marbled endpapers reveal the luxurious attention to detail associated with the finest English binders of the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2511\" data-start=\"2308\"\u003eThe result is a copy that is as visually enchanting as the text itself, transforming Carroll’s beloved fantasy into a true collector’s object and an elegant example of Victorian decorative bookbinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3047\" data-start=\"2513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2528\" data-start=\"2513\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eLewis Carroll was the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832–1898), an English mathematician, logician, photographer, and writer. 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His imagery became inseparable from Carroll’s text and remains the definitive visual interpretation of Alice’s world more than a century later.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48418061123833,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260518alice_01.jpg?v=1779133568"},{"product_id":"1869-rare-vellum-book-the-princess-a-medley-by-alfred-tennyson","title":"1869 Rare Vellum Book - The Princess: A Medley by Alfred Tennyson","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alfred Tennyson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Princess: A Medley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, Strahan and Co., Publishers, 1869.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Text in English.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7\" x 4\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 183 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Attractive and very good full vellum binding with gilt ruled borders to the boards, a dark green morocco title label lettered in gilt to the spine, marbled endpapers, and all edges tinted red. Binding remains sound and elegant, with light natural toning and minor soiling to the vellum, as usual, and a few small marks from age and handling. Spine label remains well preserved and attractive. Protected in a removable mylar cover. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good content. Pages are clean, bright, and firmly bound, with light foxing mainly to the title page and adjacent preliminary leaves, as shown. With the attractive engraved bookplate of Cheswardine to the front pastedown, bearing a stylized monogram, botanical border, and the motto “Still Upward.” A handsome and well preserved copy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimate\u003c\/strong\u003e: (USD 200–300).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book\u003c\/strong\u003e: A beautiful 1869 edition of The Princess: A Medley by Alfred Tennyson, here presented in a very attractive small format full vellum binding with red tinted edges and richly marbled endpapers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst published in 1847, The Princess is one of Tennyson's most distinctive long poems. Written as a poetic \"medley,\" it blends romance, satire, social observation, and lyric beauty into a work that reflects both Victorian ideals and Victorian anxieties. At its centre is the question of women's education, treated through a playful but thoughtful narrative of a princess who founds a university for women and withdraws from the world of men.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poem is also remembered for several of Tennyson's most famous lyrical interludes, including \"Sweet and low, sweet and low,\" which appears in this volume. 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Protected in a removable mylar cover. \u003cbr data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good condition. Clean and well-preserved internally, with light toning and only minor signs of age. Small ink stamp of a previous owner, “Justin Winsor, Cambridge, Mass.,” on the title page, as shown.\u003cbr data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with the illustrated frontispiece and the listed black-and-white illustrations by M. L. Stone and V. 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L. Stone and V. Pedersen. The small previous-owner stamp on the title page adds a pleasing period detail without detracting from the presentation of the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was a Danish author, poet, and master of the literary fairy tale. His stories—often blending tenderness, melancholy, humour, and moral imagination—became central to the tradition of children’s literature while also appealing deeply to adult readers. Among his most famous tales are \u003cem data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2403\"\u003eThe Little Mermaid\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003eThe Emperor’s New Clothes\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003eThe Snow Queen\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003eThe Ugly Duckling\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2498\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Princess on the Pea\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003eThe Little Match Girl\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2970\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003eThe illustrators:\u003c\/strong\u003e M. L. Stone and Vilhelm Pedersen contributed illustrations that helped shape the visual reception of Andersen’s tales in the nineteenth century. Pedersen, in particular, was one of the earliest and most important illustrators of Andersen’s stories, bringing a delicate narrative quality to the fairy-tale world. Their images in this edition add charm, atmosphere, and a strong Victorian pictorial presence to the text.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48617839722745,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260701andersen_01.jpg?v=1782916074"},{"product_id":"1887-rare-book-poems-by-edgar-allan-poe-the-raven-lenore-ulalume","title":"1887 Rare Book - Poems by Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven, Lenore, Ulalume","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"153\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eAn elegant little Victorian Poe, compact and atmospheric, with marbled boards and the dark music of “The Raven,” “Annabel Lee,” and “The Bells” within.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edgar Allan Poe.\u003cbr data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"196\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poems.\u003cbr data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"206\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"220\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, George Routledge and Sons, Broadway, Ludgate Hill; Glasgow and New York, 1887.\u003cbr data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"310\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\" x 3.5\".\u003cbr data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"376\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e ix, 254 pages + publisher’s advertisement. \u003cbr data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"422\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good original decorative binding with red cloth spine and marbled paper-covered boards, gilt title on black spine label. Corners worn, light rubbing to edges, and rear cover lightly sunned, as shown. Binding remains attractive, sound, and well preserved. Protected in a removable mylar cover. \u003cbr data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content, bright, tight, and clean overall, with toning to endpapers and only light signs of age, as shown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD $150-$175).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e A charming late Victorian pocket edition of \u003cem data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"997\"\u003ePoems\u003c\/em\u003e by Edgar Allan Poe, published by George Routledge and Sons in 1887. The volume includes many of Poe’s most celebrated poems, among them “The Raven,” “Lenore,” “Ulalume,” “The Bells,” “Annabel Lee,” “The Haunted Palace,” “The Conqueror Worm,” and “The City in the Sea,” followed by \u003cem data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003ePoems Written in Youth\u003c\/em\u003e and Poe’s important essay \u003cem data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1352\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Poetic Principle\u003c\/em\u003e. Its compact format and vivid marbled boards give the book a particularly appealing period character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1926\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American poet, critic, and author whose work helped shape Gothic fiction, detective fiction, and the modern short story. 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A volume in the Banbury Cross Series, prepared for children by Grace Rhys.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\" x 3.5 \".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive original tan cloth binding, decoratively and pictorially blocked in gilt to the upper board, with gilt ornament to spine and original burgundy ribbon ties to fore-edge. Upper edge gilt. Very good binding, with light rubbing to cloth, and some fraying to the ribbon ties, as shown. Protected in a removable mylar cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content overall, bright and complete, with light scattered foxing, some age toning, and an ink ownership stamp of Leila Turner to a preliminary blank page, as shown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with striking black-and-white illustrations throughout by H. Granville Fell, including decorative endpaper illustrations, full-page plates, title designs, and bold Arts-and-Crafts style vignettes printed in rich black ink.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD $200-$250).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e A scarce and beautifully designed first edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Fairy Gifts and Tom Hickathrift\u003c\/em\u003e, published in 1895 as part of J. M. Dent’s charming Banbury Cross Series. The volume contains two traditional tales retold for children with the elegant simplicity typical of the series. Its gilt pictorial cloth, ribbon ties, deckled edges, and striking illustrations make it a particularly appealing late Victorian fairy-tale book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe stories:\u003c\/strong\u003e “The Fairy Gifts” belongs to the world of moral fairy tales, where kindness, grace, vanity, and reward are shaped through enchantment. “Tom Hickathrift,” one of the great English giant-killer legends, brings a more vigorous note of folklore adventure. Together, the two tales offer a fine balance of delicacy and boldness, perfectly suited to the decorative spirit of the Banbury Cross books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e H. Granville Fell was an English artist and illustrator associated with the decorative book movement of the late nineteenth century. 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This copy is especially appealing for its refined small-format presentation, full vellum binding, red-tinted edges, marbled endpapers, and elegant private-press feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809–1892) was Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom and one of the most celebrated poets of the nineteenth century. 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H. Chandler.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baron Gravenstein in Fairyland; or, The Wonderful Adventures of a Little Boy Who Had All He Asked For. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London: Charing Cross Publishing Company, Limited, 5 Friar Street, Broadway, E.C., 1877. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eScarce First Edition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5\" x 5\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good original green cloth binding with gilt lettering and central gilt ornament to the front board, black decorative borders, and blind-stamped decoration to the rear board. Light wear to corners and spine ends, with minor rubbing, as shown. All edges gilt. Protected in a removable mylar cover. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content, clean and well preserved overall, with light toning and occasional minor foxing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e USD $250–$350.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e A scarce 1877 first edition of this Victorian fairyland fantasy for children, telling the story of Baron Gravenstein, “a little boy who had all he asked for.” The tale begins with the young Baron’s dissatisfaction with ordinary life and carries him into Fairyland, where wishes, pleasures, and lessons unfold in the manner of a moral fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, elegant, and beautifully presented in its original green cloth, this is a charming example of late Victorian children’s literature, with the appeal of a fairy tale, the brevity of a gift book, and the decorative presence collectors enjoy in nineteenth-century publisher’s bindings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e T. H. Chandler appears here as the author of a little-known and uncommon Victorian fairy tale. 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Written and illustrated by Laurence Housman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eA Farm in Fairyland.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York: Dodd, Mead \u0026amp; Co., 1894. First American Edition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5\" x 5\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good original tan pictorial cloth binding, with an elaborate Art Nouveau illustration in dark blue to the front board, gilt lettering to the spine and the publisher’s device at the foot. Upper edge gilt. Light general wear and age toning to the cloth, with some fading to the spine, as shown. The binding remains firm and attractive. Protected in a removable mylar cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content. Pages are clean and well preserved, with light age toning and occasional minor foxing or signs of age. No significant defects noted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with the 13 beautiful full-page Art Nouveau illustrations, together with the highly decorative pictorial title page and the striking cover design, all by Laurence Housman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e USD $550–600. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eA Farm in Fairyland\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful collection of twelve original fairy tales by Laurence Housman, including “Rocking-Horse Land,” “Japonel,” “Gammelyn, the Dressmaker,” “The Wooing of the Maze,” “The Rooted Lover,” “The Horse with the Hump,” “Hidden Ends,” “The Parlous Tree,” “Knoonie in the Sleeping Palace,” “The Green Bird,” “The Man Who Killed the Cuckoo,” and “The Shadow-Weavers.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1894, the book belongs to the remarkable flowering of illustrated fairy literature at the end of the Victorian period. Housman conceived the volume as a unified artistic object, combining his stories with his own illustrations, decorative lettering, ornamental borders, pictorial title page and binding design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is particularly beautiful. His full-page black-and-white illustrations are filled with enchanted landscapes, mysterious figures, fantastic creatures and richly patterned vegetation. The extraordinary pictorial title-page spread, surrounded by an elaborate network of interlacing foliage and fantastic forms, is especially representative of the emerging Art Nouveau aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original cloth binding is itself an important part of the design, its elegant female figure, stylized trees and landscape continuing the visual language found throughout the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly attractive example of late nineteenth-century fairy-book illustration and an early showcase for Laurence Housman’s distinctive decorative imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laurence Housman (1865–1959) was an English writer, playwright, poet, illustrator and political activist. 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