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Victorian-era literary volume, The Anglo-Saxon Review, Volume I (June 1899), edited by Lady Randolph Spencer Churchill.
This beautifully produced quarterly publication reflects the late 19th-century tradition of finely bound literary annuals, featuring a richly decorated gilt-stamped binding, leather spine, and gilt top edge. The volume contains a selection of essays and writings from notable contributors of the period and was issued as a high-quality cultural and literary work.
The binding is especially attractive, with ornate gilt decoration across the boards and spine, making it well-suited for display in a decorative or period library setting.
Condition:
Good antique condition overall. Leather spine shows wear with minor loss at the top edge. Corners and edges show expected age-related wear. Interior is clean with mild toning. One tissue guard page has a small tear. A publisher’s insert or article is affixed to the front endpaper as issued or early placement.
A solid example of a late Victorian literary volume with strong decorative appeal.
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📋 ITEM SPECIFICS
• Title: Anglo-Saxon Review
• Volume: Vol. I (June 1899)
• Editor: Lady Randolph Spencer Churchill
• Year: 1899
• Publisher: John Lane
• Format: Hardcover
• Binding: Leather spine with gilt-decorated boards
• Features: Gilt top edge, decorative binding
• Language: English
• Topic: Literature
• Subject: Victorian Literature
• Special Attributes: Antique, Gilt Binding
