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Matching marbled endpapers complement the binding, while the interior includes engraved architectural illustrations depicting London's historic streets and buildings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenry Benjamin Wheatley (1838–1917) was an English bibliographer, editor, and antiquarian whose writings documented London's literary and architectural history. This work is particularly appealing to collectors of London history, British topography, and nineteenth-century illustrated books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its richly patterned marbled boards and decorative gilt spine, this volume is equally suited to a traditional library, collected study, or display among antique books and English curiosities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEngland, Victorian, 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Henry B. 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This fourth edition, revised and corrected, offers a detailed account of the Elizabethan court, its influential personalities, political intrigues, literary achievements, and the remarkable reign of Queen Elizabeth I.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst published in 1818, Aikin's work examines the people and events that shaped Elizabethan England, from the queen's courtiers and advisers to the writers, statesmen, and noble families who occupied her court. Drawing upon historical records, correspondence, and contemporary accounts, Aikin brings together political history and biographical portraiture to illuminate one of England's most celebrated periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLucy Aikin (1781–1864) was an English historian, biographer, and author, particularly recognized for her histories of the Tudor and Stuart courts. Writing at a time when historical scholarship was largely dominated by men, Aikin developed a reputation for accessible, carefully researched accounts that gave particular attention to the lives and influence of women in British history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe volumes are bound in handsome navy-blue\/black three-quarter leather with coordinating marbled paper boards in shades of blue, rose, cream, and gray. Each spine features raised bands, decorative tooling, and contrasting burgundy title and volume labels with gilt lettering. 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Please refer to photographs for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as a complete set of two volumes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44643608789079,"sku":null,"price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/B50A6113.jpg?v=1794456509"},{"product_id":"the-scottish-gael-by-james-logan-two-volume-illustrated-set","title":"The Scottish Gaël by James Logan, Two-Volume Set, Clan Campbell Provenance","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn exceptional two-volume antique set of \u003ci\u003eThe Scottish Gaël; or, Celtic Manners, as Preserved Among the Highlanders\u003c\/i\u003e, by James Logan. Richly illustrated and beautifully bound, this extensive historical work explores the traditions, dress, customs, and material culture of the Scottish Highlands, offering a fascinating record of Celtic life and heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOriginally published in 1831, Logan's work examines the history and customs of the Highland Scots, including clan organization, traditional clothing, weaponry, architecture, music, poetry, religious practices, and everyday life. 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Additional black-and-white engravings illustrate early Celtic artifacts, weapons, tools, musical traditions, historical figures, and scenes from Scottish history. Particularly appealing are the colorful studies of Highland clothing and accessories, which provide a visual record of nineteenth-century interpretations of Scottish dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBoth volumes are bound in warm brown three-quarter leather with beautifully marbled paper boards in complementary shades of caramel, cream, and chocolate. Raised spine bands, gilt decorative tooling, and contrasting burgundy and deep blue title labels give the set a distinguished appearance. An illustrated bookplate bearing the Kilberry name and heraldic crest is affixed inside, adding an interesting detail to the books' ownership history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA particularly desirable set for collectors of Scottish history, Celtic antiquities, traditional costume, and illustrated nineteenth-century books. Equally appealing displayed in a traditional library or study, the richly patterned bindings and colorful interior plates make these volumes as decorative as they are historically interesting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Kilberry heraldic bookplate; The Campbells of Kilberry are a cadet branch (a secondary branch descending from a younger son) of Clan Campbell. A heraldic shield and crest surrounded by a ribbon or garter.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe family motto Ne Oublie Pas (\"Do not forget\"), which is a well-known Campbell motto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eInverness and Edinburgh, Scotland, 1876\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Logan (1794–1872)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEditor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rev. Alexander Stewart, Ballachulish and Ardgour\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hugh Mackenzie, Inverness; Maclachlan \u0026amp; Stewart, Edinburgh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Brown three-quarter leather with marbled paper boards, raised spine bands, gilt tooling, and contrasting burgundy and blue title labels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-colored plates and black-and-white historical illustrations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique condition with age-related wear to the leather bindings, including rubbing, scuffing, and surface cracking. One volume exhibits a visible split along the exterior spine joint, as photographed. Marbled boards show wear consistent with age. Interior pages exhibit scattered foxing, spotting, and toning. Please review photographs carefully for condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold as a complete set of two volumes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scotland, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44643739074647,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/B50A49882.jpg?v=1794461915"},{"product_id":"gothic-revival-alabaster-three-light-candelabras","title":"Gothic Revival Alabaster Three-Light Candelabras","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn ornate pair of antique three-light candelabras featuring warm gilt metal, pale alabaster stems, and sculptural paw-footed bases. Their elaborate design combines classical ornament with the romantic decorative character of nineteenth-century European interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach candelabrum features a central candle socket flanked by two scrolling arms, creating a balanced three-light arrangement. The gilt metal candle cups are decorated with stylized foliate motifs, while circular alabaster drip pans sit beneath the two outer sockets. Architectural detailing along the central column and a scalloped foliate collar lend further interest to the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow, a beautifully shaped alabaster stem provides a soft contrast to the aged gold finish. The bases are particularly distinctive, with three outward-sweeping supports terminating in finely modeled animal paws. 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Their substantial proportions and richly detailed construction make them equally attractive displayed without candles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pair retains an appealing aged finish, with variations in the gilding and natural character to the alabaster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEuropean,\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gilt metal with alabaster accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e [Add height, overall width, and base measurements]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique condition with surface wear, patina, and areas of finish loss consistent with age. 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