{"product_id":"the-legendary-ballads-of-england-and-scotland-fine-victorian-prize-binding-gilt-extra-dentelle-binding-gilt-edges-illustrated-c-1892","title":"The Legendary Ballads of England and Scotland | Fine Victorian Prize Binding | Gilt Extra Dentelle Binding | Gilt Edges | Illustrated | c.1892","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Frederick Warne \u0026amp; Co., London\u003cbr\u003eEditor: John S. Roberts\u003cbr\u003eDate: c.1892 (Prize inscription dated 1892)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional Victorian fine binding of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Legendary Ballads of England and Scotland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, edited by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn S. Roberts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, presented here in an elegant late 19th-century \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull gilt-decorated prize binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of remarkable quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBound in rich crimson polished calf with gilt decoration to the spine and boards while the upper board is stamped in gilt with the school’s insignia. Also enhanced by delicate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egilt dentelle turn-ins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, marbled endpapers, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egilt to all page edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The binding remains exceptionally bright and crisp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAwarded as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish Literature Prize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSir Roger Cholmeley’s School, Highgate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1892\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the volume retains its original prize bookplate, adding a wonderful layer of provenance and historical interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContaining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e628 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the book presents a substantial collection of the great traditional English and Scottish ballads, including tales of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobin Hood, Sir Patrick Spens, Chevy Chase, Thomas of Ercildoune, The Twa Corbies, King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and many others. Numerous full-page illustrations throughout enrich the text, making this an impressive literary and decorative volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking example of Victorian bookbinding that is equally at home in a serious collection or displayed as a statement piece in a library.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good+ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 5 3\/4” x 8 3\/4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extraoridinary example of Victorian bookbinding—combining literary significance, superb craftsmanship, and elegant provenance into a volume that is as captivating on the shelf as it is in hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honey Bee Mill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54155349033259,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7086\/5251\/files\/IMG_4805.jpg?v=1784074926","url":"https:\/\/honeybeemill.com\/products\/the-legendary-ballads-of-england-and-scotland-fine-victorian-prize-binding-gilt-extra-dentelle-binding-gilt-edges-illustrated-c-1892","provider":"Honey Bee Mill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}