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Antique Victorian Leather Bound Books Set of 3, Oliver Wendell Holmes, 1879 1880, Burgundy Gilt Spines, Vintage Library Decor 18920

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**A Beautiful Trio of Antique Victorian Books — Oliver Wendell Holmes, 1879–1880**

There is something wonderfully romantic about old books that have travelled through time. Their worn leather, delicate gold lettering, and beautifully patterned covers seem to carry whispers of another century.

This handsome set of three antique books by American author Oliver Wendell Holmes is a lovely find for anyone who appreciates the beauty and character of old things.

Bound in rich burgundy leather, each volume features a black title panel, intricate gilt decoration, and a distinctive marbled cover in shades of burgundy, cream, and dark ink. Together, they make a wonderfully cohesive display, with all the charm of a traditional Victorian library.

**THE THREE VOLUMES**

• *The Poet at the Breakfast-Table* — 1879
• *The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table* — 1880
• *The Professor at the Breakfast-Table* — 1879

Published by Houghton, Osgood and Company in Boston, these volumes date from the late nineteenth century.

**CONDITION & CHARACTER**

These are genuine antique books with the honest wear of more than a century of life. The leather bindings show rubbing, scratches, cracks, scuffs, and areas of loss, while the gilt decoration has faded in places. The marbled covers have their own distinctive aged beauty.

The pages examined appear intact, and no writing was noticed in the passages inspected. The books have a faint, characteristic old-bookshop fragrance.

Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description. These are aged, decorative books rather than pristine examples, and their imperfections are part of their individual character.

**A LITTLE ROMANCE FOR YOUR HOME**

Imagine these three handsome volumes displayed on a library shelf, resting on a writing desk, or stacked on a coffee table beside a brass candlestick and a favourite teacup. Their warm burgundy tones and aged gilt details would bring an inviting, collected feeling to a traditional study, cottage-inspired home, or vintage reading nook.

They would also make a thoughtful gift for a lover of antique books, literary history, Victorian interiors, or beautifully timeworn objects.

Offered together as one decorative bundle of three. String and tag are for listings, you will receive just the three books listed.

**A little piece of yesteryear, ready to be treasured anew.**

**Please note:** These are antique books with visible age and wear. Decorative styling and accessories shown in listing photographs are not included unless specified.

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Shipping
To return your product, you should mail your product to: Kathleen Korwek, 3500 S Kanner Hwy, Lot 47, Stuart, FL, 34994.

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Original shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

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Rates

  • First Class: 0.063 lb - 0.5 lb - $4.25 USD
  • First Class: 0.5 lb - 0.938 lb - $5.50 USD
  • USPS Priority: 0 lb - 1 lb - $12.50 USD
  • USPS Priority: 1.1 lb - 2 lb - $13.50 USD
  • USPS Priority: 2.1 lb - 3 lb - $15.90 USD
  • USPS Priority: 3.1 lb - 4 lb - $22.95 USD
  • USPS Priority: 4.1 lb - 5 lb - $26.50 USD
  • USPS Priority: 5.1 lb - 6 lb - $29.00 USD
  • USPS Priority: 6.1 lb - 7 lb - $35.00 USD
  • USPS Priority: 7.1 lb - 10 lb - $45.00 USD
  • USPS Priority: 10.1 lb - 15 lb - $65.00 USD
  • USPS Priority: 15.1 lb - 18 lb - $85.00 USD
  • USPS Priority: 18.5 lb and up - $100.00 USD

 

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  • Trade name: The Vintage Teacup
  • Phone number: 772 349 0308
  • Email: kiwi.me@comcast.net
  • Address: The Vintage Teacup & Vintage Keepsakes, 3500 S Kanner Hwy, Lot 47, Stuart, FL 34994, United States

Returns
Our policy lasts 14 days. If 14 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.

Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.

Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at kiwi.me@comcast.net.

Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at kiwi.me@comcast.net and send your item to: Kathleen Korwek, 3500 S Kanner Hwy, Lot 47, Stuart, FL, 34994.

If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.

Shipping
To return your product, you should mail your product to: Kathleen Korwek, 3500 S Kanner Hwy, Lot 47, Stuart, FL, 34994.

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Original shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

If you have any questions please contact us.

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