Vick's Illustrated Monthly Magazine 1879-82 Lot x 5 w/ color floral plates
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints(Old Magazines, 19th Century Periodicals, Vick's Illustrated Monthly Magazine, American Illustrated Magazines).
Vick's Illustrated Monthly Magazine.
Published 1879, Rochester, New York by James Vick.
5 issues, each c. 30 pages plus advertisements. Text in English. Illustrated throughout. Color lithographed floral frontis in each issue protected by original tissue guard, 5 plates total.
Issues included in this lot: December 1879; January, February, March, April 1882.
Lot is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Lot is not new or in "new" condition.
Bindings gently age worn, old stitch holes along spine, some light age staining, each remains overall attractive as an object.
Text block paper is gently toned, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.
Lot displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this antique book survives.
Magazines Measure c. 9 1/2" H x 7" W.
[B3088].