Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama Volume VII | Antique Illustrated Literary Reference Book

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DESCRIPTION An antique Volume VII of Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, edited by The Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. This handsome literary reference volume has a dark cover with gilt lettering, illustrated interior plates, and the kind of old-world scholarly presence that belongs in a proper library, study, writing room, or decorative book collection. WORTH NOTING Title: Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama Volume VII Edited by The Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. Antique literary reference book Dark cover with gilt lettering Illustrated interior plate visible Table of contents page visible Decorative old-library shelf presence Strong appeal for collectors of antique books, literary reference, drama, romance, fiction, and decorative volumes Suitable for gentleman’s library styling, office décor, book collecting, theater lovers, writers, or literary gift giving Edition/date should be confirmed from title or copyright pages before final listing MEASUREMENTS Approx. height: 10.5"Approx. width: 7.25"Approx. thickness: 1.25"Format: Hardcover antique volumeVolume: VII CONDITION Pre-owned antique condition with visible age, shelf wear, and handling. Cover shows wear, rubbing, edge/corner wear, scuffing, and age-related surface marks. Pages may show foxing, toning, stains, small tears, loose pages, binding wear, or age-related fragility. Final inspection should confirm binding integrity, completeness, title page details, writing, missing pages, loose plates, and any significant damage before shipment. Best presented as an antique decorative and collectible literary volume with age-appropriate wear. STYLE NOTES This is a strong shelf piece for a traditional library, study, writing desk, theater room, office, or vintage book stack. The subject matter gives it more substance than a generic decorative book, while the dark cover and gilt title give it that properly serious “someone in this room reads things with footnotes” energy. FROM THE HOUSE Selected for its literary subject, illustrated antique presentation, and old-world reference appeal, this volume has the quiet authority of a book that has already outlived several decorating trends. It is scholarly, decorative, and beautifully suited to a collected library. ~ Maxwell