Hymns of the Ages. Second Series (1862) – Ticknor and Fields | Fine Victorian Full Leather Binding with Marbled Edges

Hymns of the Ages. Second Series.
Selections from Wither, Crashaw, Southwell, Habington, and Other Sources.
Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1862.

A wonderful mid-19th century American fine binding from Ticknor and Fields — one of Boston’s most distinguished publishers of the period. This Second Series volume gathers sacred verse from leading poets of devotion and reflection, including George Wither, Richard Crashaw, and Robert Southwell, among others.

Bound in exquisite full polished calf with raised bands, gilt compartments, and contrasting red and black morocco spine labels. Gilt tooling continues across the borders, with beautifully marbled endpapers and marbled page edges — a true hallmark of Victorian craftsmanship. Printed at the Riverside Press by H.O. Houghton.

Light rubbing and scuffing to boards consistent with age, gilt bright, binding tight, clean pages. Gilt detail to boards edging/dentelles. 336pp

A visually elegant devotional volume—equally appealing to collectors of fine bindings, 19th-century American imprints, or sacred poetry.

Condition: Very Good 

Size: 5” x 7 ½”

Rare Book

Absolutely beautiful piece which is 162 years old. A standout piece for a home collection.