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ConditionAntique book in fair to good condition for its 125-year age. The decorative cloth cover retains attractive original gilt/red/green detailing and the Queen Victoria portrait. There is noticeable wear to the cover, spine ends, corners and edges, including some fraying and surface loss. Interior pages show expected age toning, spotting and occasional marks. Binding shows age but the book remains a very attractive historical display piece. Please review photos carefully for condition.DescriptionBeautiful 1901 antique edition of The Life of Queen Victoria and the Story of Her Reign by Charles Morris, LL.D., with an appreciative tribute by J. Castell Hopkins, F.S.S.The title page describes the work as:“A Beautiful Tribute to England’s Greatest Queen in Her Domestic and Official Life”and also includes The Life of the New King, Edward VII, along with memorial tributes from noted men of England and America.Copyright page is clearly dated 1901 by W. E. Scull.This is an especially attractive turn-of-the-century volume with an ornate dark cloth binding featuring Queen Victoria’s portrait, royal coats of arms, crown decoration and multicolor/gilt lettering. The spine also retains decorative royal imagery.The book was profusely illustrated with reproductions from original photographs, paintings from the Royal Palaces and rare prints, making it an interesting piece of both British royal and Victorian-era history.A great addition to a collection of Queen Victoria memorabilia, British royalty, Edward VII, antique books, Victorian history or decorative antiquarian books.Details:* The Life of Queen Victoria and the Story of Her Reign
* Charles Morris, LL.D.
* Tribute by J. Castell Hopkins, F.S.S.
* Includes the life of King Edward VII
* Copyright 1901
* W. E. Scull
* Illustrated throughout
* Decorative cloth hardcover
* Queen Victoria portrait on front
* Royal heraldic designs
* Original early-20th-century volumeSeller Condition NoteDisplays very nicely for its age. The covers retain considerable original decorative detail and color. There is age-related rubbing, fraying and loss, particularly around the spine ends, corners and edges. Interior shows normal toning and occasional spotting/marks associated with a book of this age. No restoration has been attempted. Sold as pictured.
