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Sixteen Leather Bound Books

19th century
Sold 30 November 2024 · Waterfall Antiques
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A beautiful run of sixteen books dating from c.1860s with leather-bound spines having gold tooling, and marbled boards as their front and back covers. They comprise the works of Charles Dickens and were published by Hall & Chapman of London in the mid-Victorian era. A wonderful set that would grace any library bookshelf or antique bookcase.

Each book has an average thickness of 2.94cms. There are 16 books in this set.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
2.9cm (1.14")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Declaration

Waterfall Antiques has dated these Antique Leather Bound Books to the 1860s.

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SA1003879
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A beautiful run of sixteen books dating from c.
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1860s with leather-bound spines having gold tooling, and marbled boards as their front and back covers.
Waterfall Antiques

They comprise the works of Charles Dickens and were published by Hall & Chapman of London in the mid-Victorian era. A wonderful set that would grace any library bookshelf or antique bookcase.

Each book has an average thickness of 2.94cms. There are 16 books in this set.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
2.9cm (1.14")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Date of Manufacture

Waterfall Antiques has dated these Antique Leather Bound Books to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1003879
Waterfall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014
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Archive I A row of sixteen vintage green leather-bound books with ornate gold-tooled spines stands upright on a grey surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Sixteen Leather Bound Books

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Telephone 07595 278848
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Bath
Somerset
BA1 5BN
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 39
Items Sold 343
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A row of sixteen vintage green leather-bound books with ornate gold-tooled spines stands upright on a grey surface.
Sixteen Leather Bound Books
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A row of sixteen vintage green leather-bound books with ornate gold-tooled spines stands upright on a grey surface.
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  • ObjectBooks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, paper, gold leaf
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsGold leaf tooling, Raised bands, Embossed floral patterns, Gilded lettering
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 2.9 cm (1 in) x D 13.5 cm (5 in)

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Nineteenth-century book sets often feature uniform calfskin or sheepskin bindings, decorative gilt stamping on the spines, and raised bands, typically produced for home libraries.

Traditional bindings utilized treated animal leathers such as calfskin, morocco, or roan over paper boards, supplemented by gold leaf tooling on the spines.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the paper quality, sewing on raised cords, hand-tooled gilt work, and natural wear patterns consistent with age rather than artificial distress.

They can be arranged on bookshelves by colour or size to add texture and historical depth, or placed flat on side tables as a supportive base for decorative objects.

Preservation involves storing books away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, handling them gently by the mid-spine, and occasionally applying specialised leather conservation creams to prevent drying.
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