That Victorian Look: 42 Decorative Books Whittier’s Writings, Casanova, Full Bibelot set, plus

Grouping of vintage decorative books sharing a vellum palette, bound in cloth, white leather and vellumized paper over boards.  Approx. 5  linear feet. Ships UPS Ground at cost.  Please contact us for a quote prior to bidding. 

 Whittier’s Writings in 7 volumes— large paper copy; Putnam’s “Autograph” edition— limited, signed by the publisher.  Bound in original white leather (vellum) spines, with paper labels, over paper covered boards. Light wear and toning.

WITH:

Casanova, Giacomo (translated by Arthur Machen.)  The Memoirs of Giacomo Casanova Di Seingalt ...

Publisher: The Casanova Society

Publication Date: 1922

Limited edition no. 880/1000. 1-11 vol only of a 12 vol. set. Bound in gray boards with white vellum spines. Minimal wear. Deckled edges. Corners slightly worn. Even though  incomplete a handsome set. 

WITH:

Thomas B. Mosher. The Bibelot: A Reprint of Poetry and Prose for Book Lovers, chosen in part from scarce editions and sources not generally known. A COMPLETE SET OF 21 VOLUMES 1-20 + Index. Hardcover. VG— minor shelf wear. 

Lot also includes a similarly bound 3 volume Arabian Nights illustrated by Valenti Angelo (Heritage).  Spines toned.

Size varies— 

Vellum and faux-vellum bound books create a stunning visual display of refinement and elegance. The "vellum palette" of gently toned gradations of cream adds a sense of understated luxury to larger, more colorful collections, what some might call an air of sophistication. The delicate sheen of the vellum catches the light beautifully, making the books appear almost alive and adding depth and texture to the room. The books, arranged on shelves, create a harmonious and balanced look, with the variations in shade between the bindings adding interest and visual appeal. The overall effect is one of timeless elegance and refinement, evocative of the grand libraries of the Victorian and Edwardian eras.