Set of Three 1900s Hand-Tooled Leather Books

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Here are Tiffany gems of antique book collecting - once considered luxuries when created by artists and crafters and even … Read more Here are Tiffany gems of antique book collecting - once considered luxuries when created by artists and crafters and even more so today, for, their intricate design, workmanship and detailing. These three hand-tooled leather books (1901-06) are in "miniature"/pocket size (approx. 3 " x5"), and all page edges are stained gold. Incredibly, the the front and back covers. feature different designs than on the front (some subtle and some whimsical). The books are exquisite examples of books printed by famed De Vinne Press and published by The Century Co. in the first decade of the 1900s. The Dickens covers includes figures of winged fairies, goblins and sprites -motifs much desired by collectors! This set includes Charles Dickens' "The Chimes," 1905, 240 pages, "The Man Without A Country" 1906, by Edward Everett Hale, 113 pages, and "Break Of Day And Other Stories" by George Wharton Edwards, 1901, 163 pages. There are few illustrations in each. As "miniature"/small antique editions, they are rare and difficult to find. Miniature/Pocket leather‑bound volumes from the early 20th century were prized by readers for their lucurious designs and also portability,. In well‑preserved condition, rare, hand-tooled leather books like these are valuable as both literary classics and fine examples of early 20th‑century, book-makng Art - before cloth covers became the cover of choice by book manufactures. The books' interiors are clean, bright and unmarked -( imagine that after 120 years+). The covers are in very good condition (2 tiny stains on 1spine) and the cover artwork is as issued. All In very good antique condition,,these are of investment quality. Also, equally amazing as stocking stuffers for your favorite book lover.! They will be sent as a set, boxed, carefully packed, with tracking. See less