1901 If I Were King Justin Huntly McCarthy 1st Edition Antique HC Rare Vintage
$ 9.01
Description
1901 If I Were King Justin Huntly McCarthy 1st Edition Antique HC Rare Vintage. Book remains in very good antique condition for its age. Binding is solid and pages are clean with attractive natural age toning throughout. Interior presents especially well overall and includes illustrated theatrical plates that enhance the collectible and display appeal. Rare 1901 First Edition antique hardcover copy of If I Were King by Justin Huntly McCarthy, published by Grosset & Dunlap. An increasingly hard-to-find early 1900s literary collectible featuring beautiful red cloth boards with bold black lettering and illustrated theatrical plates from Russell Janney’s operetta “The Vagabond King.” This vintage edition has exceptional antique bookshelf appeal and displays wonderfully in a study, office, library, or rare book collection. Originally published during the golden age of historical adventure fiction, If I Were King became one of the era’s most recognizable romantic and theatrical works. Surviving antique editions continue to attract collectors of vintage literature, historical fiction, decorative books, and early stage/theater memorabilia. Condition: Book remains in very good antique condition for its age. Binding is solid and pages are clean with attractive natural age toning throughout. Covers show light rubbing, mild edge wear, and gentle shelf wear consistent with a well-preserved vintage hardcover. Interior presents especially well overall and includes illustrated theatrical plates that enhance the collectible and display appeal. A unique and visually striking early 1900s collectible with classic antique character and strong decorative presence. Copyright 1901 Published by Grosset & Dunlap Printed in the United States Please review all photos carefully for exact condition details.
