The Golden Treasury by Francis T. Palgrave (1919), London | Fine Victorian-Style Binding with Gilt Edges & Dentelles

The Golden Treasury by Francis T. Palgrave
London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1919.

A beautifully bound early 20th-century edition of Palgrave’s celebrated anthology of English lyrical poetry, first published in 1861 and long esteemed as one of the most enduring collections in the English language. This 1919 Complete Edition gathers verse from Shakespeare, Herrick, Wordsworth, Shelley, and others, arranged by Palgrave with his timeless notes and commentary.

Bound in elegant black full leather with gilt floral spine compartments, gilt dentelles, and all edges gilt. Marbled endpapers complement the refined binding, adding further charm. A handsome and classic literary volume — a perfect gift for the poetry lover or collector of fine bindings.

Binding tight; gilt edges bright; minor rubbing and wear to extremities consistent with age. 647pp

Condition: Very Good

Size: 4 ¾” x 7 ¼”

A beautiful example of fine early 20th-century craftsmanship — timeless in both verse and binding.