{"product_id":"xxxxx-4","title":"Heroes, Hero-Worship and the Heroic in History | Thomas Carlyle | 1897 Fine Prize Binding | Gilt School Crest | Marbled Endpapers | Chapman \u0026 Hall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handsome late Victorian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine prize binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Thomas Carlyle’s enduring work, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeroes, Hero-Worship and the Heroic in History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, published by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapman \u0026amp; Hall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1897\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegantly bound in richly mottled brown calf over boards with an elaborately gilt-decorated spine, this distinguished volume features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egilt armorial school crest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the upper board, decorative gilt borders, marbled endpapers, and marbled page edges. The binding displays the refined craftsmanship associated with high-quality English prize bindings of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe volume retains its original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing’s Lynn High School Prize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e presentation bookplate, awarded on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay 25, 1903\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing appealing provenance and a tangible connection to its early history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally delivered as a celebrated lecture series in 1840, Carlyle’s influential work explores the role of extraordinary individuals in shaping civilization. Through six lectures, he examines the hero as divinity, prophet, poet, priest, man of letters, and king, discussing figures including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOdin, Mahomet, Dante, Shakespeare, Luther, Knox, Rousseau, Cromwell, Napoleon,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and others. The volume is illustrated with engraved portrait plates, including Shakespeare, Rousseau, and Napoleon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive Victorian fine binding that appeals equally to collectors of decorative bindings, philosophy, literary history, and school prize books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding tight. Light rubbing and wear consistent with age. Interior is clean and bright. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEngraved portrait frontispiece and additional portrait plates present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSize: 5 3\/4” x 8”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinguished Victorian prize binding that pairs one of Thomas Carlyle’s most influential works with handsome craftsmanship, historical provenance, and timeless shelf appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honey Bee Mill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54155430920491,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7086\/5251\/files\/IMG_4739.jpg?v=1784079118","url":"https:\/\/honeybeemill.com\/products\/xxxxx-4","provider":"Honey Bee Mill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}