{"product_id":"maeterlinck-treasure-humble-1905-leather","title":"1905 The Treasure of the Humble, Maurice Maeterlinck, Symbolist Essays, Fine Leather Binding","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking 1905 London edition of \u003cem data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4334\"\u003eThe Treasure of the Humble\u003c\/em\u003e by Nobel Prize winning author Maurice Maeterlinck, a luminous collection of Symbolist essays that explores silence, the inner life, mystic morality, and the quiet dramas that shape everyday existence. Published by Arthur L. Humphreys, this volume reads like a guided walk through the unseen architecture of the soul, moving from “Silence” and “The Awakening of the Soul” to the unforgettable “The Tragical in Daily Life,” then closing with themes of invisible goodness, deeper living, and inner beauty. What truly sets this copy apart is its elevated presentation: a richly grained burgundy leather binding with gilt borders and ornaments, raised bands, and distinctive laced-joint detailing that gives it a hand-bound Arts and Crafts presence, perfect for collectors of literary philosophy and anyone styling an old-world library moment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Maurice Maeterlinck [d]Title | The Treasure of the Humble [d]Publisher | Arthur L. Humphreys [d]Date | 1905 [d]Edition | Not confirmed; date present, edition not stated [d]Binding | Full burgundy leather with gilt ruling, raised bands, laced-joint construction [d]Dimensions | Not recorded [d]Origin | London, England [d]Language | English [d]Illustrations | None noted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The leather shows rubbing, scuffing, and edge wear throughout, concentrated at the corners, spine ends, and around the laced-joint area. This is honest shelf and handling wear accumulated over more than a century and does not detract significantly from the overall presence of the binding. The front inner hinge is cracked with visible separation at the gutter, and the endpapers show staining and tidelines. The text block itself appears generally clean and readable, with expected age toning to the pages. This copy displays well and reads well, but buyers should be aware of the hinge condition before purchase.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50848185581846,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/6F15481B-7FED-469D-B282-A131353D7DCF.jpg?v=1765825121","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/maeterlinck-treasure-humble-1905-leather","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}