(5) c1870s Antique VICTORIAN Decorative FINE BINDING Shelf Lot BOOKS Poetry DECO

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(5) c1870s Antique VICTORIAN Decorative FINE BINDING Shelf Lot BOOKS Poetry DECO:
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[SHELF LOT; VICTORIAN DECORATIVE LITERATURE]5 VOLUMES OF VICTORIAN LITERATURE, A TRULY GREAT SHELF PRESENCE FOR A BARGAIN PRICE.Includes:[Poetry]: The Poetical Works of Thomas Hood. London: Ward, Lock & Bowden, c1890s. Illustrated.
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[Novel]: Rose In Bloom- A Sequel to \'Eight Cousins.\' Alcott, Louisa M. Boston: Roberts Brothers, 1891. Illustrated.
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[Fairy Tales]: The Water-Babies, A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby. Kingsley, Charles. NY: Thomas Y Crowell and Co., 1895. Illustrated- Chromolitho\'d Frontis.
A beautiful edition of this children\'s novel written partly as a moral fable and partly as a satire supporting Charles Darwin\'s \"The Origin of Species.\" Though initially extremely popular, the book later lost some of its popularity due to its insulting references towards Jews, Americans, blacks, and the Irish.
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[Poetry]: The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth, with a Life of the Author.London: T Nelson & Sons, 1871. Illustrated .
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[Poetry]: The Poetical Works of Lord Byron, with Life. Edinburgh/ London: Gall & Inglis, c1870. Illustrated.
--All books as shown, most illustrated with a few signatures in varying conditions. Striking visual antiquarian presence. Sold as is, primarily for external display. Good luck!