The Choice of Books Frederic Harrison 1886 Limited First Edition Hardcover Literary Criticism

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DESCRIPTION A handsome 1886 hardcover copy of The Choice of Books by Frederic Harrison, a late nineteenth-century work of literary criticism and reading culture. This limited printing first edition presents as a refined antiquarian volume, with its restrained dark cloth binding, gilt spine detail, and elegant period typography. A fitting piece for collectors of Victorian essays, literary criticism, private library books, and decorative antiquarian volumes. Author: Frederic HarrisonTitle: The Choice of BooksPublisher: Not fully verified from available imagesPlace of Publication: Not verified from available imagesYear: 1886Edition: Limited Printing First Edition, per seller-provided informationPrinting: Limited printing, per seller-provided informationBinding: HardcoverDust Jacket: None issued / none shownISBN, if applicable: Not applicableIllustrations: None observedPagination: Not verified from available imagesDimensions: Not providedLanguage: EnglishProvenance: Prior ownership writing or inscription appears visible on an early blank/endpaper, exact wording not fully legible from the supplied imageSigned: Not signed by the author / none observed Notable Attributes: 1886 hardcover; limited printing first edition per seller-provided information; Victorian literary criticism; attractive dark cloth binding with gilt spine decoration; decorative antiquarian library appeal; prior owner inscription or writing visible on an early page. Edition Verification Notes: Seller-provided information identifies this copy as an 1886 Limited Printing First Edition. The supplied images show the title page and early interior pages, but the limitation statement, publisher imprint, and exact edition language are not fully readable from the screenshot provided. For accuracy, this should be listed as Limited Printing First Edition, per seller-provided information unless a clear copyright/title/imprint or limitation-page photo confirms the exact wording. Condition: Antique condition with visible age-appropriate wear. The dark cloth boards show rubbing and edge/corner wear, especially along the spine and board edges. Spine gilt remains visible, giving the book strong decorative shelf presence. Interior pages show toning and age-related discoloration. Prior owner writing or inscription appears present on an early page. No dust jacket is shown. Binding appears intact from the supplied images, though hinges, page completeness, and any internal markings have not been fully verified page by page. Please review all listing photos for the most accurate visual condition. Description: Frederic Harrison, The Choice of Books. Hardcover, 1886. Limited Printing First Edition, per seller-provided information. A Victorian literary criticism volume with dark cloth binding, gilt spine detail, and antiquarian library appeal. No dust jacket shown. From a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible. FROM THE HOUSE Some books are not merely about reading, but about the civilization of reading — what to choose, what to keep, and what sort of mind is shaped by a library. Frederic Harrison’s The Choice of Books belongs to that thoughtful Victorian tradition, where literature was treated as a lifelong discipline rather than a pastime. In its dark cloth binding and gilt spine, this copy carries the quiet dignity of an old study shelf: serious, literary, and very much at home among books that ask to be considered. ~ Maxwell