{"title":"Collector's Library Lounge","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mr-romfords-hounds","title":"Mr. Romford's Hounds Surtees Half Red Leather Book","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"Mr. Romford's Hounds,\" first published in 1865, was Surtees's last novel, and it has the confidence of a writer who had been doing this for thirty years. The illustrations by John Leech and H. K. Browne are essential to the book rather than incidental to it. Leech in particular understood Surtees's targets, and the hand-colored plates here are vivid and well-preserved, which in a Surtees novel matters as much as the condition of the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe binding is half red leather over marbled boards with gilt detailing, the kind of Victorian production that was made to last and has. A clean, sturdy copy of a genuinely entertaining book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | R. S. Surtees [d]Title | Mr. Romford's Hounds [d]Illustrators | John Leech and H. K. Browne [d]Date | 1865 (first published) [d]Binding | Half red leather over marbled boards, gilt detailing, marbled endpapers [d]Features | Hand-colored illustrations [d]Origin | England [d]Language | English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] Good condition for age. The binding shows minor wear along the edges and corners consistent with a mid-19th-century volume but remains sturdy throughout. Pages are clean with minimal foxing. The hand-colored illustrations by Leech and Browne are vibrant and well-preserved. Marbled endpapers are intact. No significant tears or missing pages. Text is crisp and legible throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49676914983190,"sku":"AMD-0528","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/B1AA799E-DCCD-464A-A7C0-3F13B832F8FC_1_201_a.jpg?v=1774995117"},{"product_id":"sir-walter-scott-poems-1849-gilt-leather-binding","title":"Antique The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott Mauchline Binding Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"d54d18e7-cf56-4889-810b-3d2e012bdb5a\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003ePublished in 1849 by T. Nelson and Sons, this collection brings together Sir Walter Scott's celebrated narrative poems—including The Lay of the Last Minstrel, Marmion, and The Lady of the Lake—plus additional verses and a biographical sketch. Scott's work, penned during the Romantic period, masterfully blends adventure and emotion with deep affection for Scottish heritage and landscape. What truly sets this edition apart is its exquisite Mauchline binding, featuring gilt-embossed fern and ivy designs on leather boards with a gilt-tooled spine and gilded page edges. This lavish presentation style was favored by Victorian collectors who treasured both the artistry of fine bookbinding and the timeless poetry within. Scott's verses remain captivating tales of chivalry, history, and romance that shaped how generations imagined Scotland.\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Sir Walter Scott [d]Title | Poetical Works [d]Publisher | T. Nelson and Sons [d]Date | 1849 [d]Edition | Early Nelson edition [d]Binding | Decorative gilt leather Mauchline-style with gilt-stamped fern and ivy boards [d]Features | Gilt-tooled spine, gilt edges, biographical sketch [d]Illustrations | Frontispiece and additional illustrated content [d]Dimensions | 7 in H x 4.75 in W x 1.5 in D [d]Origin | London, England [d]Language | English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The decorative leather boards show mild rubbing at the edges and corners, with some wear around the spine extremities. The gilt fern-and-ivy design remains generally bright and distinct, with only minor fading in spots. Internally, the binding is sound, and the pages exhibit light foxing particularly near the frontispiece and title page, with the text and illustrations largely clean throughout. A good copy in an unusually attractive binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49804363137302,"sku":"AMD-0428","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/JuneEnland2026-6059.jpg?v=1783040475"},{"product_id":"lamb-tales-from-shakespeare-1890","title":"1890 Tales from Shakespeare Lamb Fine Red Calf Prize Binding","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d54d18e7-cf56-4889-810b-3d2e012bdb5a\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"337\"\u003eA beautifully presented 1890 edition of Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, published in London by Bickers \u0026amp; Son. First written as an accessible introduction to Shakespeare’s plays, the Lambs’ retellings became one of the best-loved 19th-century ways to bring Shakespeare to younger and general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"874\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis copy stands out for its full red calf prize binding, with gilt tooling to the spine and boards, raised bands, a black spine label, and a gilt-stamped institutional emblem on the front cover. It also includes twelve illustrations from the Boydell Gallery, including the frontispiece, and retains its prize provenance, with a Strathallan House bookplate awarding First Prize to Edith Pybus at Christmas 1891. A strong copy for collectors of Shakespeare, Victorian leather bindings, and prize books with named provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb [d]Title | Tales from Shakespeare [d]Publisher | Bickers and Son [d]Date | 1890 [d]Binding | Full red calf leather, gilt tooled spine and boards, raised bands, black spine label, marbled endpapers [d]Illustrations | Twelve plates in permanent photography from the Boydell Gallery, including illustrated frontispiece [d]Origin | England [d]Place of Publication | London (1 Leicester Square) [d]Provenance | Strathallan House prize bookplate, First Prize awarded to Edith Pybus, Christmas 1891, signed J. H. Spark [d]Language | English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] This copy presents well overall, with moderate wear appropriate to its age and to a book that has been meaningfully used. The red leather shows rubbing and shelf wear, most noticeable along the joints and at the head and tail of the spine, with some early cracking beginning at the outer hinges. The boards remain firmly attached, and the binding retains its structural integrity. Internally, the pages are clean and readable throughout, with light age toning and scattered foxing, most concentrated on the preliminary leaves and around the illustrated plates, including light spotting on the title page. The prize bookplate and period inscriptions are present, complete, and legible, and are consistent with a school award copy of this period. They add traceable history and character rather than detracting from the reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49968595599638,"sku":"AMD-0295","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/DSA07329.jpg?v=1757800942"},{"product_id":"andrew-lang-oxford-1890-tree-calf","title":"1890 Brief Historical and Descriptive Notes by Andrew Lang, Antique Illustrated History Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"d54d18e7-cf56-4889-810b-3d2e012bdb5a\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eThis beautifully bound volume is \u003cem data-end=\"81\" data-start=\"33\"\u003eOxford: Brief Historical and Descriptive Notes\u003c\/em\u003e by Andrew Lang, published in 1890 by Seeley and Co., Limited. Lang, a celebrated Scottish poet, novelist, and historian, was a fellow of Merton College, Oxford, and his love for the university is evident in this refined and poetic account of its colleges, architecture, and traditions. Far more than a dry guidebook, this work captures the romantic and intellectual spirit of Oxford at the end of the 19th century. The book is richly illustrated with engravings, including an atmospheric frontispiece of Magdalen Tower, lending visual texture to Lang’s evocative prose. What makes this copy especially striking is its original full \u003cem data-end=\"725\" data-start=\"714\"\u003etree calf\u003c\/em\u003e leather binding, so named for the marbled effect resembling tree branches, achieved through a chemical staining process on polished calfskin. The spine features a red title label and elaborate gilt tooling in floral and geometric motifs, while the front and back boards are decorated with a large gilt crest of Brighton College, framed with delicate gilt ruling. Inside, the marbled endpapers in shades of blue and rust red are paired with a prize presentation label dated July 1894, awarded to a student for excellence in Classics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Andrew Lang [d]Title | Oxford: Brief Historical and Descriptive Notes [d]Publisher | Seeley and Co., Limited [d]Date | 1890 [d]Binding | Full tree calf leather [d]Features | Red title label, gilt-tooled spine, gilt Brighton College crest on boards, marbled endpapers, 1894 prize presentation label, engraved illustrations including frontispiece of Magdalen Tower [d]Dimensions | 7.75 in H x 5.5 in W x 1.5 in D [d]Origin | London [d]Language | English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The full tree calf leather binding is visually striking and retains its original character throughout. There is cracking and some loss to the top of the spine and the upper front hinge, along with rubbing to the corners and joint edges, all consistent with age and use. The leather remains supple and the boards are securely attached. The gilt tooling and school crest are bright, and the marbled endpapers are vivid and intact. Internally the pages are clean and legible with only mild toning and occasional foxing. The 1894 Brighton College prize label is well preserved. 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The shade height is the signature feature, letting you tune the silhouette to whatever sits beside it. Two candelabra sockets and an inline cord dimmer give you real control over the light, soft and ambient at one setting, brighter for task work at the other. 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The pewter-toned base and the top of the shade show natural patina and scattered surface wear consistent with use. The black tole shade has small scuffs and a few minor dimples. The adjustable mechanism functions smoothly and holds the shade securely at the chosen height. No maker's mark visible. 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The cast brass laurel wreath finial sits slightly off-axis, leaning a touch from true vertical, and shows small spots of green oxidation. The white reflector on the top of the shade is intact with light wear at the finial seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWiring has not been updated. 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This copy is especially collectible because it is not the plain standard binding. It was rebound or issued as a stunning school prize in rich red leather with elegant gilt detailing and the Holyrood School, Bognor Regis crest stamped in gold on the front cover, plus beautiful marbled endpapers and marbled page edges that give it that luxury, old world feel. Inside you still get the iconic Everyman’s decorative title pages that make early twentieth century books so charming. Even better, it has a real piece of history with the original award label showing it was given as a Progress Prize at Holyrood School, dated Christmas 1933, which makes it feel personal and one of a kind in presentation. A perfect pick for collectors of classic fiction, Everyman’s Library enthusiasts, and anyone building a warm, elevated library aesthetic with true antique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | George Borrow [d]Editor | Ernest Rhys (Everyman's Library) [d]Title | The Romany Rye [d]Publisher | J. M. Dent \u0026amp; Sons Ltd.; E. P. Dutton \u0026amp; Co. 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The spine shows light rubbing but the gilt decoration and title label remain attractive and legible. Marbled endpapers and marbled text block edges present well and add considerably to the visual appeal. The prize label is intact. The pages show gentle toning and a few scattered spots consistent with age, but the text block is solid and the volume displays beautifully on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50908707094806,"sku":"AMD-03265","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/DSA01712.jpg?v=1768239106"},{"product_id":"songs-of-scotland-2-volume-royal-edition","title":"The Songs of Scotland Royal Edition 2 Volume Set,  Boosey \u0026 Co.","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a piece of Victorian musical history into your home with this beautiful two volume set of \u003cem data-end=\"296\" data-start=\"273\"\u003eThe Songs of Scotland\u003c\/em\u003e in the “Royal Edition,” published by the famous music house Boosey \u0026amp; Co. in London and New York, and generally dated to the late 1870s. Volume I presents a collection of one hundred and ninety Scottish songs with poetry edited and annotated by Dr. Charles Mackay, while Volume II adds one hundred and forty three songs collected and edited with new accompaniments by Myles B. Foster, making this a wonderfully substantial archive for anyone who loves Scottish heritage, folk music, or vintage sheet music collections. Beyond the content, these books are simply striking on display: deep cobalt blue cloth boards with ornate embossed detailing, gilt titling, and that dramatic “Royal Edition” cover design that looks incredible in a library, music room, or on a styled shelf. Inside you will find page after page of printed musical notation with lyrics, the kind of “at home” parlor music that defined the Victorian era, when families gathered around a piano and national song collections helped preserve local identity and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Dr. Charles Mackay (poetry editor, Vol. I); J. Pittman and Colin Brown (music editors, Vol. I); Myles B. Foster (collected and edited, Vol. II) [d]Title | The Songs of Scotland, Royal Edition [d]Publisher | Boosey and Co. [d]Date | Circa late 1870s [d]Binding | Blue cloth hardcover, two volumes [d]Dimensions | 10 in H x 7 in W [d]Edition | Royal Edition [d]Origin | London and New York\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The blue cloth boards show rubbing and edge wear throughout, most evident at the spine ends and corners, with light scuffing to the cover faces. The gilt page edges have dulled and worn in areas, reducing the crispness of the original finish. Internally, the pages are toned and carry scattered foxing and spotting, most concentrated toward the early leaves of each volume. One volume has a notable tear to an early leaf near the front, and there are small edge flaws to a few additional pages. The books remain readable and presentable, and they display beautifully as a Victorian decorative set, but buyers who require clean internal condition should note the foxing and leaf damage before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50908731506966,"sku":"AMD-03264","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/DSA01866.jpg?v=1768239573"},{"product_id":"critical-history-architecture-1907","title":"1927 A Short Critical History of Architecture| Antique Batsford","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"796\" data-start=\"187\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStep into the world of temples, cathedrals, and early modern design with \u003cem data-end=\"368\" data-start=\"309\"\u003eA Short Critical History of Architecture (Second Edition)\u003c\/em\u003e by H. Heathcote Statham, revised and enlarged, and edited by architect G. Maxwell Aylwin. Published in London by B. T. Batsford Ltd., this is the 1927 second edition, a classic early 20th century overview written at a moment when architecture was rapidly changing and “modern” design was beginning to challenge centuries of tradition. The book moves through major eras in a clear, storylike progression, from Egyptian and Greek foundations to Roman engineering, Romanesque and Gothic grandeur, Renaissance balance, and into the modern world, making it a fantastic starter reference for architecture lovers and a handsome decorative object for shelves and styling. The deep blue cloth binding is beautifully gilt stamped, featuring a vertical “timeline” of architectural styles on the front board and bold gilt lettering on the spine, the kind of design that looks instantly smart in a library, office, or studio. A photographic frontispiece adds period character and sets the tone for a thoughtful, critical survey rather than a dry textbook.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"09ea3599-9d29-48e4-bff3-2bad3c0eab55\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"bfb4d2fe-c86b-4157-809b-65f65cfbc8c0\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-thinking\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | H. 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Interior pages are age-toned throughout, which is normal for paper of this period and does not affect readability. The front endpapers and pastedown show noticeable foxing and staining, and bear a previous owner signature and the handwritten date \"1912.\" A good solid copy with honest age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50914985705750,"sku":"AMD-03262","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/DD89F78B-B2F5-4665-9073-6EA691A524BC.jpg?v=1768240851"},{"product_id":"elia-essays-prize-binding","title":"1889 The Essays of Elia \u0026 Eliana by Charles Lamb","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"356\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eA beautifully made late Victorian edition of The Essays of Elia and Eliana by Charles Lamb, published in London by George Bell \u0026amp; Sons in 1889. Writing as “Elia,” Lamb blends witty observation with warm nostalgia for old London, childhood memories, books, theater, and everyday life, making these essays timeless, funny, and unexpectedly tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"358\"\u003eThis copy is especially collectible for its King Edward’s School, Birmingham prize binding, featuring a bold gilt school crest on the red cloth boards and vibrant marbled endpapers. The original award plate is present, made out to Nellie Jane Kendall and dated December 1890, adding real period provenance. A standout piece for lovers of classic English literature, decorative bindings, and school prize history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Charles Lamb [d]Title | The Essays of Elia and Eliana [d]Publisher | George Bell \u0026amp; Sons [d]Date | 1889 [d]Binding | Prize binding, leather spine and corners, red cloth boards, gilt school crest [d]Dimensions | 7 in H x 4.75 in W x 1.5 in D [d]Illustrator | Portrait frontispiece of Charles Lamb [d]Origin | London, England [d]Provenance | King Edward's School, Birmingham prize plate, awarded to Nellie Jane Kendall, December 1890 [d]Inscription | Award plate present, made out to Nellie Jane Kendall, December 1890 [d]Language | English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The binding is solid and structurally sound. The leather spine and corners show noticeable rubbing and scuffing consistent with age and handling, with edge wear and softened corners throughout. The red cloth boards remain vivid and the gilt school crest to the front board is bright and sharp. The marbled endpapers are especially fine, fully intact and full of color. Internally the pages are clean and readable. Scattered foxing and light age spotting are present, most noticeable on the preliminary leaves, with some mild offsetting from the frontispiece. The prize plate is present and fully legible. A solid and characterful copy that displays extremely well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50932944011542,"sku":"AMD-03257","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/DSA01767-2.jpg?v=1768247105"},{"product_id":"milton-poetry-oxford-prize-binding","title":"1919 The Poetical Works of John Milton Oxford University","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"356\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA handsome 1919 Oxford Edition of The Poetical Works of John Milton, edited after the original texts by Rev. H. C. Beeching and published by Oxford University Press (Humphrey Milford). This is the kind of collected Milton volume that feels like a small library in one book, featuring the major cornerstones Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and Samson Agonistes, plus shorter poems, sonnets, and religious verse that shaped the English literary canon. What makes this copy extra collectible is its school prize provenance, awarded for French at Streatham Hill High School under the Girls’ Public Day School Trust, with a dated prize label signed in 1921 and the motto “KEEP FAITH.” The binding is especially attractive, with a brown leather spine with gilt detailing, dark leather corner pieces, and a green cloth center panel stamped in gold, finished with marbled endpapers that give it that classic early 20th century look on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | John Milton [d]Editor | Rev. H. C. 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The gilt to the spine, title label, and front board crest remains nicely legible and decorative despite the surface wear. The interior shows age toning throughout and scattered foxing, heavier on the early leaves and the frontispiece plate. The marbled endpapers are present and intact. The prize bookplate and inscription are clear and fully legible. A characterful copy that displays well and carries its history honestly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50932980810006,"sku":"AMD-03256","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/DSA01824.jpg?v=1768248341"},{"product_id":"1817-task-william-cowper-gilt-binding","title":"1817 The Task by William Cowper Poetry Book","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"356\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA beautifully illustrated 1817 London edition of William Cowper’s The Task, the landmark six-book poem that helped steer English poetry toward the intimate, nature-loving voice later embraced by the Romantics. 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This copy stands out as a true decorative collector’s piece with full leather boards, an elegant tooled crosshatch design, gilt borders and gilt spine titling, gilt text block edges, and a generous suite of engraved plates that make it display-ready for a library shelf, coffee table, or curated antique vignette.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | William Cowper [d]Title | The Task [d]Publisher | Printed for John Sharpe [d]Date | 1817 [d]Binding | Full leather, tooled crosshatch pattern with gilt border decoration and gilt spine titling [d]Pages | Books I through VI, single volume [d]Dimensions | To be measured [d]Illustrator | Engraved plates throughout [d]Origin | London, England [d]Edition | Early 19th-century illustrated edition [d]Dimensions | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.5\" H x 4.25\" W x .75\" D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The leather binding is solid and structurally sound with rubbing and wear consistent with age and handling, including edge and corner wear and a toned spine. 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A pleasing and display-worthy copy of a well-loved English classic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50933067579670,"sku":"AMD-03255","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/DSA01726.jpg?v=1768250925"},{"product_id":"vintage-artist-painting-kit-set-with-folding-stool-easel-palette-and-paint-box","title":"Vintage British Artist Paint Kit with Folding Stool, Easel, Palette and Paint Box","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eA rare and highly evocative \u003cstrong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"520\"\u003evintage British artist’s personal paint kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserved as a complete working collection exactly as it would have been used in the early 20th century. 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All wear is consistent with age and use and contributes to the character of the set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50949741642006,"sku":"AMD-03252","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/FB02226C-8EBA-4DE2-800D-48927DC88568.jpg?v=1768850943"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/collections\/096CE120-27AA-457B-83E5-7CB3C727C677_1_201_a.jpg?v=1768611309","url":"https:\/\/austyn-marie-design.myshopify.com\/collections\/collectors-library-lounge.oembed","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}