{"product_id":"gems-of-wood-engraving-illustrated-london-news-1849-william-chatto-leather-book","title":"Gems of Wood Engraving Illustrated London News 1849 William Chatto leather book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Leather Books, Illustrated Books, Art History).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGems of Wood Engraving from the Illustrated London News, with the History of the Art, Ancient \u0026amp; Modern \u003c\/i\u003eby William A. Chatto.\u003cbr\u003ePublished 1849, London by W. Little.\u003cbr\u003e28 pages. Text in English. 93 full page wood engraved plates, many similar era wood engravings tipped in long ago to facing pages, at rear is 1848 \"History and Art of Wood Engravings\" by William A. Chatto. (28 pp.).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod 1\/2 leather binding, slightly raised bands, gilt title lettering \u0026amp; compartment decorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in \"new\" condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBinding gently age worn, leather rubbed but still supple, joints well scuffed with some short splitting at ends although covers remain strongly and firmly attached, overall still attractive as an object.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eText block paper is gently toned, light to moderate scattered age spotting, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStill attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this antique book survives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook Measures c. 16\" H x 11 1\/2\" W.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[B3865].\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps \u0026 Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46029376389143,"sku":"rsx1793794428445","price":162.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/9845\/1735\/files\/gems-of-wood-engraving-illustrated-london-news-1849-william-chatto-leather-book_1.jpg?v=1793794442","url":"https:\/\/corridordrape.shop\/products\/gems-of-wood-engraving-illustrated-london-news-1849-william-chatto-leather-book","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}