{"product_id":"mccarthy-history-1907-full-leather","title":"1907 McCarthy Short History of Our Own Times Full Leather History","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eA handsome 1907 full leather prize binding of Justin McCarthy’s \u003cem data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eA Short History of Our Own Times\u003c\/em\u003e, covering Britain from the accession of Queen Victoria to the accession of King Edward VII. This copy stands out for its richly gilt spine, gilt front crest, marbled endpapers, marbled page edges, and 1908 Edinburgh Angus Club prize plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eMcCarthy was a journalist, politician, and historian, and his narrative offers an accessible look at the major political events of the Victorian era. A strong piece for collectors of British history, prize bindings, and decorative leather books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Justin McCarthy [d]Title | A Short History of Our Own Times: From the Accession of Queen Victoria to the Accession of King Edward VII [d]Publisher | Chatto \u0026amp; Windus [d]Date | 1907 (A New Edition, Revised and Enlarged) [d]Binding | Full leather prize binding [d]Features | Gilt-decorated spine, gilt crest on front board, marbled endpapers, marbled text block edges [d]Provenance | Prize plate awarded by the Edinburgh Angus Club to David Storrar, 15 July 1908 [d]Dimensions | 7.5 in H x 5.25 in W x 1.5 in D [d]Origin | London, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The full leather binding shows light general wear from age and handling, with scattered spotting and surface marks on the boards and some rubbing consistent with its age. The gilt decoration on the spine and front crest remains bright and visually strong. The interior is clean overall, with normal age toning to the pages. Marbled endpapers and marbled edges are present and attractive. The prize plate is mounted to the front pastedown. No illustrations. No additional writing noted beyond the prize plate inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51091448725782,"sku":"AMD-02841","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/drews_books_3.11-4129.jpg?v=1773258608","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/mccarthy-history-1907-full-leather","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}