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Forty-one Victorian gift books

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Songs of Sentiments A Christy Gift Book C1910 1st Ed.: Songs of Sentiments, A Christy Gift Book, c.1910, 1st Ed. By Christy, Howard Chandler New York. Moffat, Yard and Co. Copyright: 1910, 1st Edition Hard bound in light gray cloth with trim of illustrate

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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BOOK, OLD ENGLAND A PICTORIAL MUSEUM: Very rare 386 pp. Dozens of illustrations. #Art #RoyalAntiques #VictorianAge #AntiquarianBooks Issued: c. 1850 Dimensions: 14"L x 10.25"W Manufacturer: Charles Knight & Co. Country of Origin: England

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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BOOK, THE BYRON & MOORE GALLERY: Very rare middle Victorian book. 240 pp. Dozens of illustrations. #Art #VictorianAge #LordByron #GeorgeGordon #ThomasMoore #AntiquarianBooks Issued: 1871 Dimensions: 11.25"L x 8.5"W Manufacturer: John

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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BOOK, THE DRESDEN GALLERY: Very rare middle Victorian book. Approx 250 pp. Dozens of illustrations. #Art #VictorianAge #DresdenGallery #AntiquarianBooks Issued: 1875 Dimensions: 15"L x 11"W Manufacturer: Bickers and Son Country

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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BOOK, ART TREASURES OF GERMANY: Very rare 1st Edition. Hard cover. 474 pp. 100s of engraved prints. #GermanArt #DresdenArt #CasselArt #BerlinArt #BrunswickArt #MunichArt #ViennaArt #AustrianArt #AntiquarianBooks Issued: c. 1880 Dime

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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BOOK, THE ART JOURNAL VOLUME III: Very rare early Victorian book. 328 pp. Dozens of illustrations. #Art #VictorianAge #AntiquarianBooks Issued: 1851 Dimensions: 12.75"L x 9.25"W Manufacturer: George Virtue Country of Origin: England

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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BOOK, THE HUNDRED BEST PICTURES: Very rare late Victorian book. 60 pp. Dozens of illustrations. #Art #VictorianAge #AntiquarianBooks Issued: 1901 Dimensions: 14.5"L x 10.75"W Manufacturer: Charles Letts & Co. Country of Origin: Engla

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Description

Heading: (Victorian Gift Books)
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Title: Forty-one Victorian gift books
Place Published: Various places
Publisher:
Date Published: [c.1840s-50s]
Description:

41 volumes. Illustrated. (12mo) various colors of gilt-decorated cloth.

A collection of Victorian gift books, collecting essays, short fiction, poetry, etc. These volumes were primarily published in the autumn, in time for the holiday season and were intended to be given away rather than read by the purchaser.

Condition

Varying degrees of wear, soiling, and rubbing to cloth; toning to interiors; all volumes good or better, generally very good.

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Forty-one Victorian gift books

Name: Forty-one Victorian gift books
SKU: 148780151
Price: 425 USD
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