Antique Decorative Book 1875 First Ed Ornate Gilt Pictorial Binding Whaling Book for Sale

Antique Decorative Book 1875 First Ed Ornate Gilt Pictorial Binding Whaling Book For Sale

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Antique Decorative Book 1875 First Ed Ornate Gilt Pictorial Binding Whaling Book:
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A striking 1875 first edition in an exceptionally handsome red, gilt and black pictorial binding, with beveled boards and richly decorated spine.

W. H. G. Kingston.The South Sea Whaler.London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1875.First Edition.363 pages, complete.

An appealing nineteenth-century illustrated maritime adventure, combining whaling, shipwreck, and South Seas exploration. Particularly desirable for its impressive decorative binding and nautical subject.

Condition:Very Good+ overall, with professionally restored binding. Complete, clean, and sound.Full details in the Condition Description box.

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A splendid example of nineteenth-century illustrated adventure literature, distinguished by an exceptionally handsome red pictorial binding with elaborate gilt and black decoration, beveled boards, and a striking nautical spine.

W. H. G. Kingston.The South Sea Whaler.London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1875.First Edition.363 pages, complete.

Kingston was among the most prolific and popular writers of Victorian adventure fiction, particularly celebrated for his tales of the sea.The South Sea Whalerbrings together the romance and danger of nineteenth-century maritime adventure, with whaling, shipwreck, and survival in the South Pacific.

The book is illustrated with dramatic engravings, including scenes of maritime peril and adventure.

Beyond its literary and historical interest, this is an unusually attractive decorative antique book. The elaborate pictorial front cover and gilt-decorated spine make it especially appealing for display, while its first-edition status and nautical subject provide additional collector interest.

Condition:Very Good+ overall, with exceptionally skillful professional binding restoration. Complete, tight, and sound, with clean pages.See the Condition Description box for full details.

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