Late Victorian Books

This is an antique mythology book, Days of King Arthur by Charles Henry Hanson. An English language, hard bound fictional work with illustrations by Gus...

This is an antique reference book, Old English Glasses. An English language, bound historical title by Albert Hartshorne, published in the late Victorian period, 1897. Full title: O...

This is an antique copy of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. An English, professionally bound literary classic, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1895 and later. Origin...

The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Translated out of the Original Tongues: And with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised, by His Majesty’s Spec...

This is an antique Punch's almanac compendium for 1848-1887. An English, bound illustrated annual set, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Established in 1841, Punch ma...

This is a delightful antique edition of Baedeker's South Eastern France guide book, complete with superb fold-out maps, centre-fold maps and informative text. A bound and intact late...

This is a superb antique set of six volumes of 'British Birds with their Eggs and Nests', authored by Arthur G. Butler and illustrated by F.W. Prohawk and dating to the late Victoria...

Buel, James W. Heroes of the Plains, or Lives and Wonderful Adventures of Wild Bill, Buffalo Bill, Kit Carson, Capt. Payne, “White Beaver,” Capt. Jack, Texas Jack, California Joe, an...

This is an antique set of three volumes of 'British Battles on Land and Sea' by James Grant. An English, illustrated military reference series in intact, original order with light, c...

This is a small antique needlework encyclopaedia. An English language, embroidery technique and pattern guide, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Beginning in the Als...

Presenting a rare first edition hardback copy of The Wandering Jew by Eugene Sue, Complete Edition IN ONE VOLUME with Illustrations by GAVARNI and GIRARDET, published by George Routl...

This is an antique Badminton Library Book. An English language, hard bound reference title on fishing by Henry Cholmondeley-Pennell, dating to the la...

This is a set of 3 antique Badminton Library Books. An English language, hard bound reference title on sporting topics, dating to the late Victorian ...

This is an antique book, Bones & I by George Whyte-Melville. An English language, bound novel, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. First published in 1868, Bones & I is a humorous novel written about a man - Jack Raggles - who gains possession of a human skeleton. Written by George Whyte-Melville (1821 - 1878), the book is a comedic and macabre blend of satire and class division. Nicely presented example of this unusual title Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time-worn but intact Bound with cloth over board in navy blue with gold...

This is an antique reference title - Modern Practical Farriery, by W.J. Miles et al. An English language, hard bound non-fiction book, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Full title, as follows: Modern practical farriery - a complete guide to all that relates to the horse, its history, varieties, and uses; breaking, training, feeding, stabling, and grooming; how to buy, keep and treat a horse in health and disease, etc.; forming a complete system of the veterinary art, as at present practised at the Royal Veterinary College, London / by W.J. Miles, M.R.C.V.S.L.; with numerous illustrations and a series of anatomical plates, engraved from original drawings from nature, by Benjamin Herring, Esq.; to which is added an essay on the diseases and management of cattle, sheep, and pigs by J.L. Lupton, M.R.C.V.S. Intact order, with some light marks but remarkably presentable for age and intended use Superb frontispiece in colour, redolent of contemporary William Morris print...

Antique prayer book in Hebrew ("Tephilath Israel" meaning "Prayer of Israel") published in Vienna in 1894 by Jos. Schlesinger. The book is made with a binding of celluloid over cloth...

This is an antique copy of Legend of Jubal by George Eliot. An English language, bound poetry book, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Under the nom de plume George E...

This is an antique arts book, Royal Academy - An Artistic Joke by Harry Furniss. An English language, bound gallery exhibition catalogue, dating to the late Victorian period, 1888. ...

Barber, Edward C. The Crack Shot; or, Young Rifleman's Complete Guide: Being a Treatise on the Use of the Rifle, With Rudimentary and Finishing Lessons; Including a Full Description ...

This is an antique copy of Barrack-Room Ballads by Rudyard Kipling, a highly regarded bound and illustrated song and poetry collection, dating to 1898. Retaining its intact, original...

This unusual retractable lectern or book stand is a must for the well appointed library or even for cookbooks in your kitchen. Featuring intricately carved walnut with nine notches f...

This is an antique copy of Modern Practical Farriery, by W.J. Miles et al. An English language, hard bound non-fiction book, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Full title, as follows: Modern practical farriery - a complete guide to all that relates to the horse, its history, varieties, and uses; breaking, training, feeding, stabling, and grooming; how to buy, keep and treat a horse in health and disease, etc.; forming a complete system of the veterinary art, as at present practised at the Royal Veterinary College, London / by W.J. Miles, M.R.C.V.S.L.; with numerous illustrations and a series of anatomical plates, engraved from original drawings from nature, by Benjamin Herring, Esq.; to which is added an essay on the diseases and management of cattle, sheep, and pigs by J.L. Lupton, M.R.C.V.S. In fair, well-thumbed order. Some pages loose and displaying signs of coloration Superb frontispiece in colour, redolent of contemporary William Morris print...

Presented is a blue-glazed transferware Wedgwood plate, dating to 1898. Made in England, this specific pattern celebrates the Old Boston Theater, at the corner of Federal and Frankli...

Gleed, Charles S, ed. Rand, McNally & Co.'s Overland Guide From the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean Via Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Chicago: Rand, McNally & Co., 1883. Revised Edition. Rebound in ¼ red leather and cloth boards, with original cloth gilt-stamped pictorial front board saved, new marbled endpapers, and a custom archival slipcase to match. Illustrated throughout with engravings. This is a “Revised Edition” of the Rand, McNally & Co.'s Overland Guide From the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean, via Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and California. The book was edited by Charles S. Gleed and published by Rand, McNally & Co., in Chicago in 1883. It has been artfully rebound in ¼ red leather and cloth boards, with the original gilt-stamped pictorial front cloth board saved, new marbled endpapers, and a matching archival cloth slipcase. As explained in the beginning of the guidebook, the purpose of the book is “to give the reader a satisfactory general idea of the States and Territories of Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, through which the traveler passes in going from the Missouri river to the Pacific ocean, or vice versa, entering or leaving California at its southern extremity.” Following the southern route of railways, editor Charles Gleed lays out in extensive detail information on each state, including population numbers, key industries, important towns and railway stations, farming and agriculture, mining opportunities, and weather patterns. Throughout the guidebook are countless engravings, both full page and in-text, from well known engravers of the time. Meant to further entice readers to take this overland journey, the illustrations offer views of key tourist spots, townviews, and scenic destinations, throughout the featured states of Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The guidebook is also supplemented by pages of printed advertisements in the beginning of the book, showcasing local businesses, services, and wares. Charles Sumner...

A Folio of Maison Quantin, Paris, 1891 first edition text and plates. Chromomo- lithographed plates by Gillot, colored and decorated in raised gold by hand. The sevres porcelain fa...

This is an antique copy of Sixty Years a Queen by Sir Herbert Maxwell Bart, published in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. This richly detailed royal record chron...

This is an antique copy of Queen Victoria. Written by Richard Holmes, librarian to the Queen, and published in 1897, the year of Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. This richly illustrated h...

A fine antique copy of The Domesday Book, transcribed and published by the Sussex Archaeological Society in 1886. This superb late Victorian reproduction presents the historic Sussex...

This is an antique copy of Fred Markham in Russia by W. H. G. Kingston. A fascinating memoir of travel and historical events. Published circa 1884 and presented in intact, original o...

This is an antique copy of Adventures of Mr Ledbury by Albert Smith, a humorous novel exploring themes of culture and travel. Presented in intact order with light markings, the book ...