1876 Rare Book - The Quiver of Love, Valentines Illustrated by Crane, Greenaway
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Author: Various Authors. Illustrated by Walter Crane and Kate Greenaway.
Title: The Quiver of Love: A Collection of Valentines, Ancient and Modern.
Publisher: London, Marcus Ward & Co., 1876.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 9 x 7 inches.
Pages: 152 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original publisher’s binding in blue cloth with intricate gilt and red decorations, showcasing an elaborate floral and symbolic motif. The spine is similarly adorned with gilt decorations (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).
Illustrations: Lavishly illustrated with 7 full-page chromolithographs plus additional chromolithographed frontispiece and title-page by Walter Crane and Kate Greenaway. The illustrations are vibrant and perfectly capture the romantic and poetic essence of the era. Each page is embellished with decorative borders and initial letters.
Estimate: (USD 350-500).
The book: The Quiver of Love is a captivating anthology of Valentine poems and verses, skillfully combining historical and contemporary romantic expressions. This beautifully crafted edition features exquisite illustrations by renowned Victorian artists Walter Crane and Kate Greenaway, elevating its artistic and sentimental value. A perfect collector's item or gift for enthusiasts of Victorian art and literature, this book epitomizes the romantic spirit of its time.
The author: This anthology draws from a rich tapestry of authors, including celebrated poets like Shakespeare, Herrick, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, alongside lesser-known contributors. Each work was carefully selected to convey the diversity and depth of love across generations.
The illustrators: Walter Crane, a pioneer of the Arts and Crafts movement, and Kate Greenaway, beloved for her charming illustrations of idyllic childhood scenes, contribute their unique styles to this book. Their collaboration imbues The Quiver of Love with visual splendor, making it a timeless treasure.