{"product_id":"1844-antique-leather-books-thomas-jackson-08381","title":"1844 Antique Leather Books Thomas Jackson 11 Volume Oxford Set Gilt Victorian Bindings 18938","description":"\u003cp\u003e**The Works of Thomas Jackson, D.D. — Oxford University Press, 1844**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**11 Antique Leather-Bound Volumes — Partial Set**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully timeworn collection of eleven matching antique books, published at Oxford University Press in 1844.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beautifully battered volumes feature richly decorated gilt leather spines, black title labels, warm brown leather covers, ornate gold-stamped college crests, and striking blue-and-burgundy marbled papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their faded lettering, rubbed leather, crumbling spine ends, and authentic nineteenth-century character, these books look as though they have spent generations in a dusty Victorian library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn impressive collection for an antique library, historic interior, collector's bookshelf, or decorative display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Eleven original antique books, Volumes I through XI\u003cbr\u003e\n- Volume XII is missing; this is an incomplete twelve-volume set\u003cbr\u003e\n- Published in Oxford, England, in 1844\u003cbr\u003e\n- Approximately 9 inches tall × 5¾ inches wide per book\u003cbr\u003e\n- Combined book weight approximately 21 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**CONDITION — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese books are approximately 182 years old and show substantial age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather bindings exhibit rubbing, scratches, cracking, worn corners, deteriorating spine ends, and losses to some of the black title labels. Page edges show discoloration and mottling associated with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Volumes I and VI have detached front covers.** The original covers are included with their respective books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are fragile antique volumes and should be handled gently. They are offered in their existing unrestored condition, with all their wonderful imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**A beautiful, historically interesting collection with genuine Victorian character — gloriously scruffy, richly decorated, and unmistakably antique.**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe listing includes all eleven books pictured, sold together as one partial set. Pages are in very good condition for the age of this partial set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Keepsakes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67845701107846,"sku":"18938","price":355.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/0492\/files\/il_fullxfull.8801503193_67r2.jpg?v=1793653350","url":"https:\/\/thevintageteacup.us\/products\/1844-antique-leather-books-thomas-jackson-08381","provider":"The Vintage Teacup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}