A beautifully aged complete three-volume antique set of The Poems of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, published in New York by James Miller, 647 Broadway, in 1874.

The title pages identify the work as "Complete in Three Volumes," corrected by the last London edition, with an introductory essay by H. T. Tuckerman. All three volumes are present: Volumes I, II and III.

More than 150 years old, the books retain wonderful authentic Victorian character. Each volume features an elaborately gilt-tooled leather spine with contrasting red title panels reading "Mrs. Browning's Poems" and dark green volume-number panels. Particularly attractive are the surviving marbled page edges, which display rich muted tones of burgundy, ochre, blue and brown and give the set exceptional visual interest when displayed horizontally or vertically.

The interiors include decorative typographic and engraved embellishments as well as a portrait of Elizabeth Barrett Browning. An early 1874 handwritten ownership inscription and literary notation remain in one volume, adding another appealing layer of period history and evidence of the books' long life.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) was one of the most important and widely read poets of the Victorian era. This complete 1874 American edition therefore offers genuine literary and antiquarian interest in addition to its considerable decorative presence.

The naturally distressed leather, warm brown coloring, gilt decoration and jewel-toned spine labels create exactly the collected, old-library appearance sought after in traditional interiors. Displayed together, the three volumes make a distinctive accent for a library, study, bookcase, console, writing desk or layered tabletop arrangement.

An especially appealing choice for an English Traditional, Victorian, Grandmillennial, Old World or collected library interior, this is an authentic 19th-century literary set rather than modern decorative reproduction books.

Publisher: James Miller, New York
Publication Date: 1874
Author: Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Volumes: Complete set of three
Binding: Leather-bound hardcover with gilt decoration and marbled page edges
Language: English

Dimensions:
Total 3 volume width: 3.5 inches
Each volume:
Height 7 inches
Width 4.75 inches

Sold as a complete three-volume set.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Antique condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with books published in 1874. The leather bindings show pronounced rubbing, surface loss, scuffing and wear, particularly along the spines, edges and spine ends, with areas of leather deterioration and loss visible in the photographs. The gilt tooling and contrasting red and green spine labels remain notably attractive and legible.

The marbled page edges remain beautifully visible with expected age-related wear and fading. Interior pages show toning, scattered foxing and occasional spotting consistent with age. Early handwritten ownership inscriptions and period handwritten notation are present in one volume. Please review all photographs closely.

Despite their considerable age and visibly timeworn bindings, the three volumes retain exceptional decorative character and present beautifully together as an authentic 19th-century library set.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Leather, Paper

Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Antique condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with books published in 1874. The leather bindings show pronounced rubbing, surface loss, scuffing and wear, particularly along the spines, edges and spine ends, with areas of leather deterioration and loss visible in the photographs. The gilt tooling and contrasting red and green spine labels remain notably attractive and legible.

The marbled page edges remain beautifully visible with expected age-related wear and fading. Interior pages show toning, scattered foxing and occasional spotting consistent with age. Early handwritten ownership inscriptions and period handwritten notation are present in one volume. Please review all photographs closely.

Despite their considerable age and visibly timeworn bindings, the three volumes retain exceptional decorative character and present beautifully together as an authentic 19th-century library set.