{"product_id":"antique-stoddards-lectures-15-volume-84898","title":"Antique Stoddards Lectures 15 Volume Decorative Book Collection Gilt Floral Leather Spines 18958","description":"\u003cp\u003e**John L. Stoddard's Lectures – 15 Antique Volumes**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gloriously timeworn collection of 15 antique travel and lecture books, dressed in rich reddish-brown bindings with delicate gold floral decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beautiful old volumes have all the romance of a well-loved Edwardian library. Their faded gilt lettering, beautifully battered corners, and wonderfully aged spines make them a striking decorative collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**The Collection Includes:**\u003cbr\u003e\n- Volumes I–X (1–10), complete\u003cbr\u003e\n- Five supplementary volumes\u003cbr\u003e\n- Illustrated travel lectures exploring Europe, Asia, America, and beyond\u003cbr\u003e\n- Decorative gilt floral spines\u003cbr\u003e\n- Illustrated pages, including photographs and scenic views\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Condition:**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are genuinely old, well-used books with considerable exterior wear. Expect rubbed and scuffed bindings, frayed edges, worn corners, cracking, and areas of exposed binding material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reddish-brown bindings also shed some fine reddish dust when handled, consistent with deterioration of the old covering material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior pages examined are in surprisingly good, readable condition for their age, with attractive period illustrations. They measure 9\" tall by 6 1\/4\" wide. 30lb shipping weight!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese books are sold as an antique decorative collection, with their imperfections forming part of their character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for vintage library displays, antique bookshelves, cottage interiors, Victorian-inspired decorating, or an old-world study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Please note:** Decorative staging backgrounds have been added to selected photographs for visual enjoyment. The books have not been intentionally restored or color-corrected. Please refer to the original photographs for condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**You will receive all 15 books pictured.**\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Keepsakes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67894594928774,"sku":"18958","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/0492\/files\/il_fullxfull.8798308548_9cma.jpg?v=1793830359","url":"https:\/\/thevintageteacup.us\/products\/antique-stoddards-lectures-15-volume-84898","provider":"The Vintage Teacup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}