Antique 1849 French English Dictionary Fleming Tibbins Butler Leather Binding For Sale

1849 French & English Dictionary

Antique Leather Reference - Ideal for Bookbinding Restoration or Historical Display

Item Details Compilers: Professors Fleming & Tibbins Title: A New and Complete French and English and English and French Dictionary Publisher: E. H. Butler & Co. (Philadelphia) Publication Date: 1849 (Third Edition) Binding: Full Leather (Antiquarian Calf/Sheep) About This Volume

Up for sale is a genuine mid-19th-century printing of Fleming & Tibbins\' comprehensive French and English Dictionary, published in Philadelphia by E.H. Butler & Co. in 1849. This thick, substantial reference work is a fascinating example of early American educational publishing and language translation history, retaining its complete original text block from the mid-1800s.

Authentic Antiquarian Character & Wear

This volume displays heavy, authentic wear from its long history as a working reference tool and is an excellent candidate for a re-casing project, book arts, or a rustic library shelf display. Please review the following specific characteristics:

• Spine & Leather Binding: The original brown leather on the spine is split and detached from the text block. The outer finish of the leather is dry and exhibits significant flaking/shedding when handled, shedding color and exposing the lighter orange-tan under-leather.
• Interior Pages: The complete internal text block is fully intact and holds together well. The title page features early pencil signatures and markings in the margins. Heavy foxing, natural age-toning, and moisture margin stains are present throughout the book, adding to its unique mid-19th-century patina.

Packaging Details: To ensure the leather finish is preserved as much as possible, this volume will be carefully enclosed in a protective wrap prior to packing to minimize further particle loss during shipment. Sent securely via USPS Media Mail.