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A handsome coordinated set of four antique volumes of The London Quarterly Review published in 1863 & 1864, offering both …
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A handsome coordinated set of four antique volumes of The London Quarterly Review published in 1863 & 1864, offering both historical interest and exceptional decorative appeal.
These substantial antique books feature richly aged bindings with warm, time-softened tones and traditional spine detailing that give the set the authentic character sought after in collected antique books. Displayed together, the four volumes create a particularly attractive architectural presence on a bookshelf, library table, console, desk or within a curated book collection.
Beyond their decorative value, these are genuine period volumes of The London Quarterly Review, the long-running British literary and intellectual review founded in the early 19th century. The publication featured commentary and criticism spanning literature, history, politics, culture and contemporary thought, making the volumes interesting surviving objects from the period in their own right.
The set works especially well for traditional, English Country, library, Grandmillennial and collected interiors. Their beautifully aged appearance makes them an excellent choice for designers and collectors seeking authentic antique books rather than modern decorative reproductions.
Dimensions:
Set of four displayed together: approximately 5.25"W
Each volume: approximately 8.5"H x 5.5"W x 1.5"D
Sold as a complete set of four.
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- Dimensions
- 5.25ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 8.5ʺH
- Styles
- English Traditional
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leather
- Parchment
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with the books' considerable age. Bindings show expected surface wear, rubbing, toning and … moreGood antique condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with the books' considerable age. Bindings show expected surface wear, rubbing, toning and other signs of age and handling that contribute to their authentic antique character. Pages show expected age-related toning. Please review photographs closely as they form an important part of the condition description. The four volumes present especially well together as an antique decorative book set. less
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