{"product_id":"n-the-service-of-the-king-victorian","title":"\"In the Service of the King\" Baby Blue Cloth Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d54d18e7-cf56-4889-810b-3d2e012bdb5a\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"457\" data-start=\"73\"\u003eA charming late Victorian devotional volume in a particularly appealing floral cloth binding, \u003cem data-end=\"213\" data-start=\"185\"\u003eIn the Service of the King\u003c\/em\u003e brings together religious verse centered on faith, Christian duty, and spiritual devotion. Published by Groombridge \u0026amp; Sons of London, likely in the 1890s, it reflects the strong appetite for uplifting religious reading in 19th-century Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"459\"\u003eThe collection includes poems by F. R. Havergal, C. Murray, E. S. Elliott, and others, written to encourage piety, reflection, and a life of service to Christ. Books like this were often kept in the home for quiet reading or given as meaningful gift books, and this example still carries that warm Victorian presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"778\"\u003eIts pale green cloth binding is one of its best features, decorated with an ornate floral design in rich autumnal tones and a decorative title panel to the front board. Small in size and easy to display, it is a lovely choice for collectors of Victorian bindings, devotional books, and decorative antique volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Title | In the Service of the King [d]Author | F. R. Havergal, C. Murray, E. S. Elliott, and others [d]Publisher | Groombridge \u0026amp; Sons [d]Date | Circa 1890s [d]Binding | Decorative green cloth, hardcover [d]Origin | London, England [d]Genre | Victorian devotional poetry [d]Language | English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] The green cloth cover retains its color well, with minor rubbing at the edges and corners consistent with age and handling. The floral stamped design and title panel remain crisp with minimal fading, suggesting the book was treated carefully over its life. Internally, the pages show typical age-toning throughout, and occasional foxing may be present. The binding is solid with hinges intact. A good, honest copy of a late Victorian devotional volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49812529021206,"sku":"AMD-0383","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/47D9180E-9012-4BDE-B4BE-8F0718195094.jpg?v=1759767653","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/n-the-service-of-the-king-victorian","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}