1892 Holy Roman Empire | James Bryce |Fine Leather Binding Gilt Crest | Macmillan History Book

2026-04-19T21:00:17-04:00

Price: 185.00

A striking late 19th-century fine binding of The Holy Roman Empire by James Bryce, handsomely bound in full navy blue leather with elegant gilt decoration. The covers feature a refined paneled design with gilt corner ornaments and a central armorial-style device, while the spine is richly tooled in gilt with raised bands and delicate floral motifs. Enhance with marbled endpapers, marbled page edges, and gilt dentelle-style detailing along the inner borders.

Binding tight. Light age wear to the leather with minor rubbing at extremities. Interior clean with light, occasional toning. 479pp.

First published in 1866, Bryce’s work became one of the most respected and enduring studies of the Holy Roman Empire, tracing its origins, development, and lasting influence on European political and legal structures. Written with both scholarly rigor and readability, it bridges classical antiquity through the medieval and early modern periods, offering insight into emperors, papal authority, and the shaping of Europe.

James Bryce (1838–1922), a British historian, jurist, and later ambassador to the United States, was widely regarded for his authority on constitutional and historical subjects. The Holy Roman Empire remains his most celebrated historical work.

Condition: Very Good

Size: 5 1/4” x 7 1/2”

A visually refined and intellectually significant volume—well-suited for collectors of fine bindings, European history, or distinguished 19th-century Macmillan editions.