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An exquisite mid-Victorian leather-bound edition of The Poetical Works of Kirke White and Campbell, published by T. Nelson and Sons in 1855.
This volume features stunning Victorian presentation binding crafted in deep brown leather, heavily embossed with intricate gilt scrolls, almond centerpiece panels, and all edges finished in bright gilt.
A remarkable piece of social history, this copy was awarded as a Good Conduct Prize at George Street School, Carlisle, in Midsummer 1859 to Miss Harrison, signed by J. Trafford Shipman B.A.. Complete with a fine portrait frontispiece of Henry Kirke White and illustrated plates.
Specifications & Details:
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Authors: Henry Kirke White & Thomas Campbell
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Title: The Poetical Works of Kirke White and Campbell
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Publisher: T. Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh & New York (1855)
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Format: Hardcover Gilt Leather Binding with All Edges Gilt
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Dimensions: 19.0 cm (H) x 13.0 cm (W)
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Weight: 455 g
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Provenance: 1859 Carlisle School Prize Inscription
Condition Report:
Very Good Antique Condition.
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Exterior: Beautiful full leather binding with minor corner and spine-end rubbing; elaborate gilt tooling remains remarkably bright and clear.
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Interior: Historical ink presentation inscription on front flyleaf. Portrait plates show expected age-toning and foxing spots, while main text block is firm and clean. Ink has spread on plates as shown in the images but remain clear to view.
Kirke White & Campbell Poetical Works 1855 Antique Gilt Leather Bound Book
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This volume features stunning Victorian presentation binding crafted in deep brown leather, heavily embossed with intricate gilt scrolls, almond centerpiece panels, and all edges finished in bright gilt.
A remarkable piece of social history, this copy was awarded as a Good Conduct Prize at George Street School, Carlisle, in Midsummer 1859 to Miss Harrison, signed by J. Trafford Shipman B.A.. Complete with a fine portrait frontispiece of Henry Kirke White and illustrated plates.
Specifications & Details:
-
Authors: Henry Kirke White & Thomas Campbell
-
Title: The Poetical Works of Kirke White and Campbell
-
Publisher: T. Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh & New York (1855)
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Format: Hardcover Gilt Leather Binding with All Edges Gilt
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Dimensions: 19.0 cm (H) x 13.0 cm (W)
-
Weight: 455 g
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Provenance: 1859 Carlisle School Prize Inscription
Condition Report:
Very Good Antique Condition.
-
Exterior: Beautiful full leather binding with minor corner and spine-end rubbing; elaborate gilt tooling remains remarkably bright and clear.
-
Interior: Historical ink presentation inscription on front flyleaf. Portrait plates show expected age-toning and foxing spots, while main text block is firm and clean. Ink has spread on plates as shown in the images but remain clear to view.