Available is a rare 1884 Lucile by Owen Meredith Antique Poetry Book with Gray Gilded Decorative Victorian Binding.
Gorgeously bound in a blueish gray hardcover cloth with a flower motif design outlined in brown with green decorative blocks and designs that extends to spine, gilded text blocks, and gilded page edges. Inside is finely illustrated with some black and white illustrations throughout. Each page, aside from the illustrations, has the Red Line Poets* classic red border to add a touch of detail and interest amongst Meredith’s “Lucile.” Truly a stunning edition for any collector or lover of old and rare poetry books!
*According to the Lucile project, this edition was part of the publisher Belford, Clarke & Co.’s, Red Line Edition of the Poets series in which various attractive styles of binding were published with superior quality of paper and presswork. Without a doubt, the finest and most complete edition of the poets ever issued in this country. This series is recognized by the Red Line borders and elegantly bound cloth in beautiful designs with gilt edges.
**Due to lighting, photos appear “shinier” or more vibrant in photos than in real life”
The condition of the book is very worn. Pages are still intact with the exception of the first page as shown in photos.
