Rare Antique Book, Blue Decorative Book, Rare Find, Signed by Holland, Scarce Find 1880 “The Complete Poetical Writings of J G Holland,” Illustrated, Published by Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York Gorgeously bound in a dark grayish blue cloth hard cover with an intricate gilded stamped design and an elegant gilded text block. Spine is equal in design, as well as full gilded page edges. Inside is beautifully set with black and white illustrations throughout, as well as an inscription by the author and J G Holland’s signature on title page. Truly a charming and very collectible signed edition for any collector of Victorian poetry books! Condition: In good condition. Cover boards and spine show color fade and wear and tear with markings, soiling, cloth tears, and scratches; spine is sun faded; spine, edges, and corner bumps with material loss and fraying due to shelf wear; spine shows rubbing along hinges and tears at caps; spine gilded text block and lettering is worn and no longer vibrant; front cover board gilded text block is partially worn and has damage with dents; page edges shows marring and scratches; foxing and yellowing due to age; binding and hinges appear mostly fair but some areas feel loose and wobbly and endpapers and other areas are showing breakaway; some pages have rips, tears, soiling, stains, worn edges, and bent corners; all pages appear intact; book has a lean; *NO COA*. BOOK SHOULD BE HANDLED WITH CARE TO AVOID FURTHER DAMAGE **Some photos have been enhanced to show as much detail as possible** **Due to lighting, photos appear “shinier” or more vibrant in photos than in real life” Check out other rare and antique books at my shop www.blackdiamondpeach.etsy.com **Due to value of item, a Signature Confirmation will be added to the shipping label at no extra charge to ensure a safe journey and proper delivery to its new home and owner.
