This antique book titled "HITHERTO: A Story of Yesterdays" by Whitney is a must-have for collectors of 19th-century literature. The book features a marbled cover with leather trim, a domed spine, and is a first edition published by Loring in 1869. The story is a romance that takes place in America and is perfect for those interested in literature and fiction from this time period. The book is an original and has been well-preserved for over a century.