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1852 the Flower Garden, the Honey Bee & Music by Thomas James. (Leather Bound Book)
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1852 the Flower Garden, the Honey Bee & Music by Thomas James. (Leather Bound Book)

19th century
Description

A collection of works by Thomas James bound in one volume. The volume includes:

'The Flower Garden'

'The Honey Bee'

'Music'

Each reprinted from the 'Quarterly Review'published by John Murray, London, 1852.

Full red leather binding with gilt stamped decoration throughout the boards, spine and edges. Gilt page edges.

Internally, the author's name has been neatly inscribed to the title page of each work. There is some browning to the pages in areas but generally the book is in a very good condition throughout.

Dimensions:-

Height: 16.75cm

Width: 12cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
16.8cm (6.61")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Bound Book to the 1850s.

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SA1207420
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Description
A collection of works by Thomas James bound in one volume. The volume includes:

'The Flower Garden'

'The Honey Bee'

'Music'

Each reprinted from the 'Quarterly Review'published by John Murray, London, 1852.

fig 1. A Victorian red leather-bound book featuring detailed gold leaf tooling on the spine and covers standing upright.
fig 1. 1852 the Flower Garden, the Honey Bee & Music by Thomas James. (Leather Bound Book)

Full red leather binding with gilt stamped decoration throughout the boards, spine and edges. Gilt page edges.

Internally, the author's name has been neatly inscribed to the title page of each work.

“
There is some browning to the pages in areas but generally the book is in a very good condition throughout.
Harrington Antiques

Dimensions:-

Height: 16.75cm

Width: 12cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
16.8cm (6.61")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Bound Book to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207420
Dealers Internal Ref
7842h
Harrington Antiques
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A Victorian red leather-bound book featuring detailed gold leaf tooling on the spine and covers standing upright.
1852 The Flower Garden, The Honey Bee & Music by Thomas James. (Leather Bound Book)
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Victorian leather bindings are known for elaborate decorative finishes, including blind and gilt tooling, raised spine bands, and intricate corner embellishments. Produced throughout the nineteenth century, these volumes were designed to serve as both literary works and decorative display pieces in private libraries.

Fine bindings of this era typically utilised calfskin, goat leather (morocco), or sheepskin over rigid binders boards. Decoration was applied using hand-held brass stamps coated with genuine gold leaf, while interior pages were printed on cotton or linen rag paper.

Authentic nineteenth-century volumes feature genuine sewn bindings visible in the gutter, hand-tooled gold leaf detailing, and natural age-related patina or shelf wear to the leather extremities. Publication dates, printer colophons, and period typographical fonts further verify age.

Antique leather books can be styled stacked horizontally on coffee tables, lined vertically on traditional wooden shelving, or paired with brass object displays. Their vibrant bindings and gilded spines add warmth, historical texture, and visual interest to contemporary rooms.

Keep leather-bound volumes away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent red rot and cracking. Handle with clean, dry hands, store upright with adequate support, and avoid applying commercial leather conditioners without professional conservator guidance.
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