1872-1873 SCRIBNER’S MONTHLY Illustrated Bound Volume J.G. Holland - Antique

This listing is for a beautiful antique bound volume of "Scribner's Monthly: An Illustrated Magazine for the People". This volume spans six months of history, containing all issues from November 1872 to April 1873. Conducted by the famous editor J.G. Holland and published by Scribner & Co. in New York, this magazine was at the forefront of the "Golden Age" of American illustration.

Key Features

• Richly Illustrated: Known for superior wood-engraved illustrations that defined the visual style of the 1870s.

• Literary History: Scribner’s was a titan of its era, featuring poetry, serialized novels, and travelogues from the leading minds of the post-Civil War period.

• Period Typography: Features a stunning, ornate Victorian title page with intricate scrollwork and unique fonts.

Condition Report

• Exterior: The binding is original and shows typical aging. Please see photos for corner bumps and spine wear.

• Interior: The pages show some light foxing and handling marks consistent with age.

• Provenance: There is a light, vintage pencil signature at the top of the title page ("Mrs. Burgess"), adding a nice touch of personal history to the piece.

• Integrity: The binding remains tight and the internal pages are clean and legible.