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1905 Ingoldsby Legends Oxford Edition Prize Binding

1905 Ingoldsby Legends Oxford Edition Prize Binding

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This 1905 Oxford Edition of The Ingoldsby Legends, or Mirth and Marvels by Richard Harris Barham is a handsome full leather prize binding, decorated in gilt with the school crest of Paddington and Maida Vale High School. First published in the 19th century, Barham’s lively collection of humorous, mildly gothic tales remained popular well into the Edwardian period. With blue marbled endpapers, a frontispiece portrait, and illustrations throughout, this copy offers strong decorative appeal along with literary charm. A distinctive volume for collectors of prize bindings, folklore, and classic English humor.

Details
Author
Richard Harris Barham (writing as Thomas Ingoldsby)
Title
The Ingoldsby Legends, or Mirth and Marvels
Publisher
Henry Frowde
Date
1905
Edition
Oxford Edition
Binding
Full leather prize binding, gilt tooling, raised bands, decorative spine, blue marbled endpapers
Illustrations
Frontispiece portrait and additional illustrations throughout
Provenance
Prize binding of Paddington and Maida Vale High School, Girls Public Day School Trust
Origin
England
Place of Publication
Oxford and London
Language
English
Condition

This copy is in very good condition. The leather shows only minor rubbing at the corners and along the spine edges, and the gilt decoration remains clear and bright throughout. The binding is firm, and the blue marbled endpapers retain their vivid coloration. Internally, the pages show expected light toning and occasional foxing consistent with a book of this period. A well-preserved and visually appealing copy overall.

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