1879–1882 Leather Hardcover Books Art Amateur Bound Journals by Montague Marks – Set of 2 Deluxe Volumes

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An exceptional, oversized pair of early leather bound volumes of The Art Amateur: A Monthly Journal, published in New York … Read more An exceptional, oversized pair of early leather bound volumes of The Art Amateur: A Monthly Journal, published in New York by Montague Marks. Highly influential during the American Aesthetic Movement, this publication served as the premier guide for "the cultivation of art in the household."
This collection offers an incredible window into late 19th-century taste, featuring beautifully preserved typography, illustrations, and period advertisements.

Volume Breakdown:
Volume Set 1: Contains Volumes I and II (June 1879 to May 1880). Published at No. 20 East Fourteenth Street, New York.
Volume Set 2: Contains Volumes V and VI (June 1881 to May 1882). Published at No. 23 Union Square, New York.

11.5” W x 1.5” D x 16”H

Perfect for a curated library, coffee table display, or high-end styling project. The books are bound in an elegant luxury half-leather binding with dark brown pebbled sides. All three sides feature All Edges Gilt (AEG), providing a striking, reflective gold finish when closed. The interiors open to reveal stunning, vibrant hand-marbled "Snail/Curl" pattern endpapers utilizing rich 1880s-era pigments of deep blue, terra cotta, and white.

Condition Notes: Both volumes are structurally sound with intact text blocks. The striking hand-marbled endpapers and gilt edges remain vibrant and visually stunning. The external leather spines exhibit age-appropriate wear, scuffing, and dry aging typical of 19th-century bindings. See less