American gilt decorative leather binding 1848 gorgeous book Poems by Willis
American gilt decorative leather binding 1848 gorgeous book Poems by Willis American gilt decorative leather binding 1848 gorgeous book Poems by Willis American gilt decorative leather binding 1848 gorgeous book Poems by Willis American gilt decorative leather binding 1848 gorgeous book Poems by Willis American gilt decorative leather binding 1848 gorgeous book Poems by Willis
$ 250.00

(American publisher's decorative gilt gift bindings, poetry).

The Poems, Sacred, Passionate, and Humorous of Nathaniel Parker Willis.
Published 1848, NY, by Clark & Austin.
331 pp. engraved portrait frontis and half title.

Attractive mid-19th century American publishers full leather gift binding, all edges gilt. Splendid antiquarian leather binding.

Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. 

Binding gently age worn and lightly rubbed but still appealing, leather and joints lightly scuffed but still supple, gilt remains bright, boards clean, remains overall attractive as a physical object of this era. A fresh looking example, nicer than typical for similar bindings of this era.

Text block paper is moderately age toned with scattered spotting as typical, internally book remains mostly clean, tight and sound. A book which has been taken care of but does not look like a new book. This is an antique old book which has been handled over the past many decades.

Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in rather nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

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Book Measures c. 8 3/4"H x 6"W.

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