A Short History of Our Own Times (1891) | Full Calf Prize Binding, Liverpool College Crest

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Price: 165.00

A finely bound late Victorian presentation copy of A Short History of Our Own Times by Justin McCarthy, published in London by Chatto & Windus in 1891. In full calf, the binding is richly decorated with gilt tooling to the spine and boards, and features the gilt arms of Liverpool College to the front cover—marking this as a prize binding awarded within the institution.

With striking marbled endpapers which match the marbled edges. Prize label from Liverpool College Commercial School, dated July 1893, awarded for academic distinction. This covers the accession of Queen Victoria through the late 19th century, offering a historical perspective from a Victorian historian and Member of Parliament.

Binding tight. Clean pages. Dentelle detail. 448pp.

Condition: Very Good

Size: Approx. 5” x 7 1/4”

A wonderful example which combines a decorative binding, institutional provenance, and historical content that is well suited for collectors of fine bindings, academic prize books, or Victorian history.