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Examples of such early Montreal imprints are most often held in institutional collections and seldom available to private collectors.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Réglement de la Confrerie de l'Adoration Perpétuelle du S. Sacrement et de la Bonne Mort. Érigée dans l'Église Paroissiale de Ville-Marie, en l'Isle de Montréal, en Canada. Nouvelle Édition...\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in French.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montréal, F. Mesplet \u0026amp; C. Berger, 1776. Casey, Catalogue of Pamphlets 1536; Dionne 18; Lande, Rare Canadiana 153 (“considered the first Canadian imprint in Montreal”); Tremaine 231.\u003cbr\u003e\nAn earlier edition of this work is believed to have been prepared by Mesplet in Philadelphia. He emigrated to America on the advice of Benjamin Franklin and moved to Montreal in 1776 when commissioned by the Continental Congress to accompany Franklin, Chase, and Carroll in establishing a French-language press.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5\" x 4\".\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive original boards covered in figured wallpaper (spine worn but hinges still tight; overall worn and scuffed as shown), housed in a quarter morocco cover with an ex-libris of C. Gordon Smith depicting Montreal in 1760, and preserved in a fine burgundy morocco slipcase.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good content (tight, faint staining to lower right corners as shown; lacking rear blank free endpaper as noted). Complete.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely scarce. No comparable copies currently available on the market. A highly desirable early Montreal imprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widely regarded as \u003cstrong\u003ethe first Montreal imprint\u003c\/strong\u003e, this small devotional manual represents a foundational moment in Canadian printing history. Printed in 1776 by Fleury Mesplet shortly after his arrival in Montreal, it reflects the establishment of one of the earliest presses in the Province of Québec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMesplet, trained in Europe and active in Philadelphia, came to Montreal under the influence of \u003cstrong\u003eBenjamin Franklin\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Continental Congress, bringing with him the tools and knowledge necessary to establish a French-language press. 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This particular edition, beautifully illustrated by Percy Tarrant, offers readers a vivid and colorful journey through the world of Tom Brown and his adventures at Rugby School.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thomas Hughes (1822-1896) was an English lawyer, judge, and author. He is best known for his semi-autobiographical work \"Tom Brown's School Days,\" which has become a classic of English children's literature and has been adapted into various films, television series, and stage productions over the years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e: Percy Tarrant was a talented illustrator known for his ability to bring stories to life through his vivid and evocative illustrations. 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Housed in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"798\"\u003escarce and very good original publisher’s box\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is clean and sturdy—an exceptional survival of this delicate and charming packaging (gift note of a previous owner at the back of the box - as shown).\u003cbr data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near fine content (bright, tight and clean - as shown).\u003cbr data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavishly illustrated with full-page color plates by M.T. Ross. Each flower child is presented in costume alongside a short poetic verse, and the illustrations are complete, vibrant, and full of character. Decorative floral elements are interspersed throughout the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1446\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (Scarce with no or few other early copies with the original publisher's box available for sale worldwide).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"2049\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eFlower Children\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most enchanting examples of early 20th-century children's nature books, blending poetry, personification, and botanical charm. Elizabeth Gordon’s gentle verses pair perfectly with M.T. Ross’s whimsical illustrations, presenting each flower as a playful child in costume. Designed to educate and delight, this book was part of a movement to foster appreciation for nature in young readers. This 1910 fifth edition, especially preserved in its original box, is a highly desirable copy for collectors of Volland publications and illustrated children’s books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2395\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elizabeth Gordon (1866–1922) specialized in children’s books that emphasized the beauty of the natural world. Her works, often centered on animals, flowers, and fairies, were designed to entertain while nurturing empathy and environmental awareness in young minds. \u003cem data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003eFlower Children\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of her most celebrated creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2819\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003eThe illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e M.T. (Mary Theodora) Ross was a prominent illustrator whose style became synonymous with early Volland titles. Her ability to transform botanical elements into endearing childlike figures brought Gordon’s vision to life and has continued to captivate generations. Her work in \u003cem data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003eFlower Children\u003c\/em\u003e showcases delicate linework, soft coloring, and imaginative composition—hallmarks of the Volland aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46373795627257,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20250329FlowerChildren-000.jpg?v=1743258163"},{"product_id":"1940-signed-first-edition-peterkin-by-elaine-pogany-illustrated-by-willy-pogany","title":"1940 Signed First Edition- Peterkin by Elaine Pogány Illustrated by Willy Pogány","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1031\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"11\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elaine Pogány. Illustrated by Willy Pogány.\u003cbr data-end=\"58\" data-start=\"55\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"68\" data-start=\"58\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"79\" data-start=\"69\"\u003ePeterkin\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"83\" data-start=\"80\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"97\" data-start=\"83\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philadelphia, David McKay Company, 1940. 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Rear board with oval color vignette of Peterkin riding a fawn (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. \u003cbr data-end=\"564\" data-start=\"561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"564\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, \u003cstrong data-end=\"666\" data-start=\"642\"\u003esigned and inscribed\u003c\/strong\u003e by both Elaine and Willy Pogány on the front pictorial flyleaf, dated 1947 - as shown).\u003cbr data-end=\"745\" data-start=\"742\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"763\" data-start=\"745\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Profusely illustrated with full-color and black-and-white drawings by the renowned Willy Pogány, including pictorial endpapers, title-page illustrations, and numerous vignettes. All illustrations are crisp and bright, showcasing Pogány's whimsical and humorous style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1624\" data-start=\"1063\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1076\" data-start=\"1063\"\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed First Edition of this charming and whimsically illustrated tale of Peterkin, a mischievous young faun, whose forest escapades are told with delightful humor and visual enchantment. Created by Elaine Pogány with illustrations by her husband Willy Pogány—one of the most celebrated book illustrators of the early 20th century—\u003cem data-end=\"1391\" data-start=\"1381\"\u003ePeterkin\u003c\/em\u003e brings together text and image in a lively and fantastical fable aimed at children and the young at heart. This copy is particularly desirable for being signed by both author and artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1947\" data-start=\"1626\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1641\" data-start=\"1626\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elaine Pogány was a writer and creative partner to her husband, Willy Pogány. She contributed to several children's books during the 1930s and 1940s, often working in tandem with her husband. While less known in literary circles, her imaginative storytelling complements Pogány’s distinctive visual style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2419\" data-start=\"1949\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1969\" data-start=\"1949\"\u003eThe illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Willy Pogány (1882–1955) was a Hungarian-American illustrator celebrated for his work in mythological, fairy tale, and children’s books. With a background in art nouveau and classic linework, Pogány illustrated numerous masterpieces including \u003cem data-end=\"2246\" data-start=\"2213\"\u003eThe Rime of the Ancient Mariner\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-end=\"2260\" data-start=\"2248\"\u003eTannhäuser\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-end=\"2296\" data-start=\"2266\"\u003eThe Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Through a calendar of essays, Emily Eldredge Saville evokes the rhythms of New England life, blending personal recollection with the timeless presence of the garden. The inclusion of Jessie Willcox Smith’s gentle and evocative frontispiece lends the work an added emotional resonance, transforming this volume into both a literary keepsake and a tribute to a life remembered with tenderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eEmily Eldredge Saville (1869–1923) was born in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, within a family deeply connected to medicine, literature, and tradition. 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A very well-preserved and attractive Victorian binding!\u003cbr data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight, some light foxing or staining - as shown, charming prize inscription in ink appears on the front free endpaper, dated October 31st, 1877 - as shown). \u003cbr data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated with six detailed full-page black-and-white engravings, including a dramatic frontispiece and internal illustrations, all integral to the narrative. Complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1192\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (Scarce with no or few other copies in this binding variant available for sale worldwide).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1692\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e A touching and morally instructive Victorian tale by A.L.O.E., \u003cem data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eSheer Off\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of Ned Franks and other village characters as they navigate trials, temptation, and redemption. 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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Spine with five raised bands, gilt fillets, and gilt floral ornaments to compartments (Outer hinges partly cracked (ca. 2 cm to upper joint) but still tight and secure - as shown, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1288\" data-start=\"1276\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, light age-toning in places - as shown, early ownership inscription in a late 18th-century hand (“Basil Heron April 1782”) to the front free endpaper - as shown). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1671\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1684\" data-start=\"1671\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 400 – 500).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1729\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1727\" data-start=\"1714\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis 1772 Oxford edition of \u003cem data-end=\"1766\" data-start=\"1758\"\u003eFingal\u003c\/em\u003e represents one of the most controversial literary works of the 18th century. Marketed as a lost Gaelic epic by the third-century bard Ossian, it was “translated” by James Macpherson, who claimed to have discovered fragments of ancient poetry in the Scottish Highlands. \u003cem data-end=\"2044\" data-start=\"2036\"\u003eFingal\u003c\/em\u003e quickly caused an uproar in coffee houses and academic circles across Britain, admired for its sublime landscapes and heroic tone, but hotly contested as a possible forgery. Whether authentic or not, the poems inspired an entire generation of Romantic writers and artists across Europe, from Goethe to Napoleon. This copy, handsomely preserved in its original late 18th-century mottled calf binding, offers both literary importance and historical resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2552\" data-start=\"2511\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2550\" data-start=\"2515\"\u003eThe author (Ossian\/Macpherson): \u003c\/strong\u003eOssian, the legendary bard of Celtic tradition, was presented by James Macpherson (1736–1796) as the “Homer of the Highlands.” While the authenticity of the poems remains disputed, their impact on the Romantic movement is undeniable. Macpherson’s \u003cem data-end=\"2810\" data-start=\"2800\"\u003eOssianic\u003c\/em\u003e works infused European literature with misty landscapes, melancholy heroes, and a vision of the sublime that influenced poets, painters, and musicians throughout the late 18th and early 19th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46896741646585,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20250928Fingal-000.jpg?v=1759088251"},{"product_id":"1897-rare-book-the-missing-prince-by-g-e-farrow-illustrated-by-harry-furniss","title":"1897 Rare Book – The Missing Prince by G. E. Farrow Illustrated by Harry Furniss","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e G. E. 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Overall a bright, well-preserved copy of this attractively produced late-Victorian children’s book.\u003cbr data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown). A pleasing example of this early printing.\u003cbr data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Profusely illustrated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003efull-page drawings by Harry Furniss\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003evignettes by Dorothy Furniss\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the frontispiece titled \u003cem data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e“The Lord High Adjudicator had overcome the matter.” (Complete).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eThe Book: \u003c\/strong\u003ePublished in 1897 as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e“Fifth Thousand”\u003c\/strong\u003e issue, this charming edition of \u003cem data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eThe Missing Prince\u003c\/em\u003e followed the 1896 first edition by only a few months, confirming the book’s immediate popularity. It continues the fantastical adventures begun in \u003cem data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eThe Wallypug of Why\u003c\/em\u003e, combining G. E. Farrow’s playful nonsense prose with vivid illustrations by the celebrated Furniss family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003eA delightful example of late-Victorian imaginative literature, notable for its humor, inventive wordplay, and whimsical social satire, all housed in a striking gilt pictorial cloth binding emblematic of the 1890s golden age of British fantasy books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003eThe Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003eGeorge Edward Farrow\u003c\/strong\u003e (1862 – 1919) was one of the most engaging British authors of children’s fantasy during the fin de siècle. 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Internally clean and fresh, with only mild age toning to the edges of a few leaves.\u003cbr data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated throughout with richly detailed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eblack-and-white borders, initials, and decorative panels by H. M. O’Kane\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by the Arts and Crafts aesthetic. Text printed in red and black in a medieval revival typeface. (Complete).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 500–750).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eA beautiful limited edition of \u003cem data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003ePre-Raphaelite Ballads\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eWilliam Morris\u003c\/strong\u003e, printed on Imperial Japanese paper and issued in 1900 by A. Wessels Co. This fine press production pays tribute to the Pre-Raphaelite and Arts and Crafts movements that Morris himself helped define.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eThe volume features striking black-and-white decorative borders and initials by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eH. M. 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A testament to the lasting influence of Morris’s typographical ideals and the transatlantic reach of the Arts and Crafts movement at the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003eWilliam Morris\u003c\/strong\u003e (1834–1896) was an English poet, designer, and visionary whose work reshaped the decorative arts, printing, and literature of the Victorian era. A founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’s aesthetic ideals and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003eKelmscott Press\u003c\/strong\u003e, he sought to reunite art and craftsmanship in a world increasingly dominated by industrial production. 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Black decorative borders and geometric Art-Nouveau-inspired ornamentation (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.  \u003cbr data-end=\"1006\" data-start=\"1003\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, front free endpaper with a small hole at lower corner - as shown). This copy includes a poignant provenance, bearing the bookplate of Nellie Burget Miller, the noted author and Poet Laureate of Colorado, and a small bookseller’s ticket from W. T. Seaman, Books \u0026amp; Paper, Omaha on the front pastedown. 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. The poem’s serene imagery and moral philosophy captivated Victorian audiences, presenting Eastern wisdom through the lens of English Romanticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2627\" data-start=\"2347\"\u003eThis 1880 American Book Exchange edition elegantly produced and beautifully bound  captures that moment of cross-cultural fascination with the East. Its gilt celestial binding mirrors the poem’s symbolism of enlightenment and the triumph of compassion over material desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2988\" data-start=\"2629\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2644\" data-start=\"2629\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The copy bears the bookplate of Nellie Burget Miller (1868–1952), a Colorado poet, essayist, and journalist who served as Poet Laureate of Colorado. 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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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Both texts explore chance, fate, and the human spirit—one through the innocence of a lottery adventure, the other through the haunting voice of nature itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003eThis 1886 issue represents the first Hetzel “Initiales” edition, distinguished by the gilt monograms “JV” and “JH” within circular medallions and the use of blue-grey endpapers. The DF catalogue confirms this as a contemporary first-issue state. Remarkably bright, this copy retains its gilded brilliance and sharp impressions—an uncommon survival, as many Hetzel bindings show significant rubbing or fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eJules Verne (1828–1905) was the unrivaled pioneer of literary exploration. 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Set in the Scottish Highlands around Loch Katrine, the poem tells the tale of Ellen Douglas and her suitors—Roderick Dhu, Malcolm Graeme, and King James V in disguise—woven with themes of loyalty, chivalry, and clan honor. Its vivid depictions of Scottish landscape and culture helped establish the Highlands as a romantic literary symbol and inspired both operatic and artistic adaptations throughout the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2015\" data-start=\"1724\"\u003eThis third edition, issued the same year as the first, attests to the immense early popularity of the poem. The elegant Ballantyne typography and this period morocco binding—executed with fine gilt tooling and harmonious proportions—make this example a particularly desirable presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2036\" data-start=\"2022\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eSir Walter Scott (1771–1832), poet, novelist, and historian, stands as one of the defining literary figures of the Romantic movement. 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Bright gilt titling to spine and upper board; all edges gilt. \u003cbr data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good, near fine content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing mainly to preliminaries - as shown).Plain yellow endpapers, uninscribed and clean. \u003cbr data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated throughout with a frontispiece and four full-page engraved plates, along with numerous finely engraved vignettes and ornamental headers within the text. 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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. His work played a central role in making Renaissance Italian epics accessible to 18th- and 19th-century readers and remained in circulation for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47146324033785,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20251227Jerusalem-000_d406d015-8582-4fb8-9837-818b296948ce.jpg?v=1766864389"},{"product_id":"1890-rare-book-jerusalem-delivered-by-torquato-tasso-illustrated","title":"1890 Rare Book - Jerusalem Delivered by Torquato Tasso, Illustrated","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"226\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Torquato Tasso. Translated by J. H. Wiffen.\u003cbr data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"283\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eJerusalem Delivered\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"323\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York, Hurst \u0026amp; Co., 122 Nassau Street, [no date, circa 1890s].\u003cbr data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"402\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"422\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5\" x 5\".\u003cbr data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"457\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"467\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 493 pages.\u003cbr data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive and very good, richly decorated publisher’s gilt-stamped blue cloth binding, with elaborate floral and geometric ornamentation to the upper board and spine (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. 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. Complete.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e A beautiful decorative Victorian edition of \u003cem data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eJerusalem Delivered\u003c\/em\u003e, Torquato Tasso’s epic Renaissance poem recounting the First Crusade through a blend of history, chivalric romance, and spiritual allegory. Translated into English Spenserian verse by J. H. Wiffen, this edition reflects the 19th-century revival of medieval and romantic literature, pairing Tasso’s lyrical narrative with rich visual embellishment. A charming and visually striking example of late-Victorian gift-book design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Torquato Tasso (1544–1595) was one of the major literary figures of the Italian Renaissance. His masterpiece, \u003cem data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eLa Gerusalemme Liberata\u003c\/em\u003e, intertwines heroism, love, faith, and myth in a poetic re-imagining of the Crusades. Revered across Europe, Tasso profoundly influenced Romantic-era writers, composers, and artists, from Goethe to Byron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003eThe translator:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eJohn Henry Wiffen (1792–1836) was an English poet, translator, and early Romantic figure best known for his translations of Tasso and Garcilaso de la Vega. 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