Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell (1899)| Henry Altemus Edition | Decorative Floral Cloth Binding | Pocket-Sized, Small Format, 16mo

This fine edition of Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell was published by Henry Altemus Company which was known for their elegant gift books and literary classics. This particular binding was one of this publisher’s decorative small book series, called the Vademecum Series. Bound in a striking teal cloth, with gilt-stamped floral vines to front board and spine, a design characteristic of the ornamentation of the late 19th century.

Originally published in 1853, Cranford offers a portrait of small-town English life, centered around a community of women navigating tradition and change. This compact format makes it both a lovely reading copy and displayable piece for collectors of decorative bindings.

Binding tight. Boards bright. Colored frontispiece. Decorative title page. Well-preserved.

Condition: Very Good +

Size: 4 1/4” x 6 1/2”

A beautifully decorative and collectible Victorian-era edition—ideal for lovers of English literature and finely bound small-format books.