Victorian books

Clair | Vintage Books Collection shared a post on Instagram: "Zooming in on that beautiful book spine detail from some of the books from my last photo. We have: Byron’s Poetical Works, 1878. Borel’s Album Lyrique, c. 1856. (No, I haven’t read it 😊) Campbell’s Poetical Works, undated. Longfellow’s Poetical Works, c.1890s. I could gaze at book spine detail all day! Do you have a favourite here? . . . . . . . . . #rarebooks #oldbooks #antiquebooks #antiquarianbooks #privatelibrary…

Littledom Castle and other Tales. by Mrs M H Spielmann Illustrated by Arthur Rackham, Kate Greenaway, Hugh Thomson, Harry Furniss, C. Wilhelm, Madame Ronner, Rosie Pitman, Jessie M. King, and Phil M…

It is one of the most significant and influential styles, that still to this day inspires many artists. In this article we have put together some historical background information on how the style evolved and in the end you'll find a collection of beautiful works by today's artists, carrying on the legacy of Victorian Design. THE VICTORIAN ERA We find ourselves at the gateway of a new beginning. Behind us, everything that is familiar, in front of us, it seems that the next era of mankind is…

Joseph Jacobs, The most delectable history of Reynard the Fox (London: Macmillan and Co, 1895). Ref: G 398.2 JAC 1895

Vintage leather bound books. Smell amazing. Beautiful and a piece of history.

The Victorian fascination with natural history combined with affordable book publishing led to some comely titles in elegant binding.

BOOKTRYST: A Doves Binding To Die For

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory • The Little Butterfly Book • Creatures of the Night • The Modern Seven Wonders of the World • The Bathtub Hoax • More ...

The Emblem; A Gift for All Seasons. New York: Leavitt & Allen, [n.d.] (Michael Zinman)