Written In English
This 1908 edition of Stories from the Old Testament by S. Platt is a striking example of early 20th-century religious and educational publishing. Beautifully bound in three-quarter leather with raised bands and ornate gilt Art Nouveau floral panels on the spine, this book was awarded as a school prize by Moorland House, Heswall, and features the school’s name and Latin motto richly stamped in gold on the front cover. Inside, the book offers a sensitive retelling of key Old Testament narratives, originally intended to make scripture more engaging and understandable for young readers. Authored by S. Platt, a former educator at Girton College, the stories are clear, moral, and accessible, making this volume ideal for collectors of devotional literature, decorative books, or Edwardian-era school history. Complete with a decorated title page and black-and-white illustrations, including “The Mother of Moses,” this edition blends narrative beauty with visual charm. Its custom prize binding, elaborate cover design, and deckled page edges make it a highly collectible and display-worthy piece.
Condition:
This book is in very good antique condition. The custom binding is strong and attractive, with deep green cloth boards and black leather corners, all enhanced by a gold-embossed school crest on the front cover. The spine shows only mild rubbing, and the gilt floral detailing remains bright and crisp. The deckled page edges are intact though naturally rough and uneven, as intended in this format. Inside, there is a charming 1908 ink inscription on the front endpaper, some age-related foxing and browning to the preliminaries, and occasional spotting throughout the text. The binding remains sound, and all pages and illustrations are present.
