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A Leather Bound and Beautifully Gilded Book of Poems by William Cowper Circa 1845
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A Leather Bound and Beautifully Gilded Book of Poems by William Cowper Circa 1845

19th century
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A leather bound and beautifully gilded book of poems by William Cowper. Printed for Richard Griffin and Co. and Thomas Tegg London 1850. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Gilded Leather Bound Book to the 1850s.

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SA710415
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Description
A leather bound and beautifully gilded book of poems by William Cowper. Printed for Richard Griffin and Co. and Thomas Tegg London 1850. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Gilded Leather Bound Book to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA710415
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A dark blue leather-bound Victorian book featuring gold leaf floral scrolls and a central urn motif.
A leather bound and beautifully gilded book of poems by William Cowper Circa 1845
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A dark blue leather-bound Victorian book featuring gold leaf floral scrolls and a central urn motif.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Victorian leather-bound books are distinguished by full or half leather bindings, often featuring elaborate gold leaf tooling, blind embossing, and decorative leaf edges that reflect 19th-century craft techniques.

Mid-19th century fine bindings commonly utilised calfskin or morocco leather over rigid boards, detailed with real gold leaf gilding and printed paper leaves.

Genuine period bindings display hand-tooled or machine-pressed gold embellishments, natural patination across the leather grain, and period-appropriate typography on the imprint page.

Antique volumes can be stacked horizontally on console tables, paired with brass bookends on shelves, or displayed open on decorative stands to add historic depth to a room.

Keep leather bindings stored upright away from direct sunlight and heat sources, maintain stable humidity levels, and avoid applying commercial polishes without professional advice.
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