{"product_id":"selections-from-froude-1901","title":"1901 Writings of James Anthony Froude Prize Binding","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"3069\"\u003eAn especially attractive 1901 school prize binding of \u003cem data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2731\"\u003eSelections from the Writings of James Anthony Froude\u003c\/em\u003e, finely bound in red leather with elaborate gilt decoration and the gilt crest of Bradford Grammar School on the front cover. The marbled endpapers, richly tooled spine, and formal presentation label inside make this a strong example of an Edwardian prize book, the kind of copy that carries both visual appeal and institutional history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3641\"\u003eJames Anthony Froude was one of the best-known Victorian historians, admired for writing English history with energy, character, and drama. This anthology was edited for readers and students, gathering passages from his work on major historical figures and turning points. What makes this copy stand out is not just the text, but the presentation itself: a polished school prize binding with clear Bradford Grammar School provenance, making it appealing to collectors of leather bindings, school prize books, and handsome history volumes with real presence on the shelf.\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 | James Anthony Froude [d]Editor | P. S. Allen, M.A. [d]Title | Selections from the Writings of James Anthony Froude [d]Publisher | Longmans, Green, and Co. [d]Date | 1901 [d]Edition | 1901 collected selection [d]Binding | Full red leather prize binding with gilt crest and gilt-decorated spine [d]Features | Bradford Grammar School prize binding, marbled endpapers, gilt rules, presentation label, ownership inscription [d]Dimensions | 7.5 in H x 5.25 in W x 1.25 in D [d]Origin | England [d]Provenance | Bradford Grammar School prize copy with presentation label and ink ownership inscription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] An attractive prize binding showing light rubbing and wear consistent with age, most visible along the spine edges, corners, and outer joints. The leather remains bright overall and the gilt crest and spine tooling present well. Marbled endpapers are intact. The school prize label is present inside along with an ink ownership inscription. Interior pages show mild age toning and occasional light spotting throughout, consistent with a volume of this period. Structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51089808621846,"sku":"AMD-02827","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Drews_Books_3.3-3406.jpg?v=1773169389","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/selections-from-froude-1901","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}