{"product_id":"lalla-rookh-thomas-moore-leather-bound","title":"1817 Lalla Rookh by Thomas Moore","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the Romantic era with Lalla Rookh by Thomas Moore, first published in 1817 and celebrated as one of the period’s most famous “Oriental romance” works in verse. Framed as a lavish journey from Delhi to Kashmir, the story follows the Mughal princess Lalla Rookh on her way to an arranged marriage, only to find herself captivated by a gifted poet traveling in her entourage. Moore layers the main narrative with four richly imagined poetic tales that were wildly popular in the 1800s and helped cement the Western literary fascination with “Cashmere” and romantic Eastern settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"798\"\u003eThis copy is especially eye-catching for decorative collectors: it is bound in rich brown tooled leather with raised spine bands, ornate floral detailing, and gilt accents that give it that classic old world library look. The gilt page edges add a warm glow on the shelf, and the book includes the dedication leaf to Samuel Rogers, dated May 19, 1817, a wonderful period detail that connects the work to Moore’s real literary circle. Whether you love Romantic poetry, literary history, or simply want an antique leather book with presence, this is an elegant, display-worthy classic with real story behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Thomas Moore [d]Title | Lalla Rookh [d]Date | Undated edition; work first published 1817 [d]Binding | Full brown leather, tooled boards and spine [d]Features | Raised spine bands, ornate floral detailing, gilt accents, gilt text block edges, dedication leaf to Samuel Rogers dated May 19, 1817 [d]Illustrations | None [d]Dimensions | 8.5 in H x 5.5 in W x 1.25 in D [d]Language | English [d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The title page is absent. The antique leather binding shows honest age throughout: rubbing and scuffing to both boards, noticeable wear at the corners and outer edges, and general surface wear consistent with a book that has been handled over many decades. The spine is present and intact, with its raised bands and stamped titling still legible, though the joints and extremities show wear. The gilt page edges are dulled and rubbed in areas but remain attractive and contribute to the book's warmth on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInterior pages show age toning throughout, with scattered foxing and spotting, heavier on some leaves than others. The text is fully readable. Despite its condition, the book presents well as a collectible and decorative antique volume and the dedication leaf is intact and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50908737601814,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/DSA01754.jpg?v=1768239805","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/lalla-rookh-thomas-moore-leather-bound","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}