$125.00
Lucile by Owen Meredith — Illustrated 1882 Edition
A handsome illustrated edition of Lucile, the Victorian verse romance by Owen Meredith, the pen name of Robert Bulwer-Lytton. Published in Boston by James R. Osgood & Company in 1882, this decorative volume features numerous illustrations/drawings throughout, floral-patterned endpapers, beveled boards, and gilt page edges. The front board and spine have an elaborate floral design with gilt lettering.
A previous owner tucked a vintage illustrated card inside the volume to serve as a page marker; it remains with the book.
Condition: Very good+.
Size: ~ 7″ × 9″
Originally issued as an illustrated holiday gift book, this Osgood edition combines Victorian verse with numerous illustrations and an especially decorative binding