Antique c.1859 John Bunyan’s Works – Volume I – Victorian Steel Engravings

Offered for sale is an impressive circa-1859 Victorian-era commemorative edition of the works of John Bunyan, published by The London Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, at 26 Paternoster Row, London.

This antique volume contains The Pilgrim’s Progress, The Holy War, and other selected writings by John Bunyan, presented with elaborate typography and beautifully detailed steel engravings.

The publisher, contributors, engravers, and 613-page count correspond to a documented circa-1859 edition. The book itself is undated, so the publication year is approximate.

BOOK DETAILS:

* Title: The Commemorative Edition of the Works of John Bunyan

* Author: John Bunyan

* Volume: I

* Estimated publication: Circa 1859

* Publisher: The London Printing and Publishing Company, Limited

* Location: London, England

* Pages: 613 numbered pages

* Language: English

* Binding: Decorative red hardcover with gold-embossed spine

* Illustrations: Detailed steel engravings from original drawings by Warren, Melville, and others

* Edition: Commemorative Edition

ADDITIONAL CONTENTS:

Includes introductory lectures on The Pilgrim’s Progress by Rev. Robert Maguire, M.A., an essay on Bunyan by Lord Macaulay, and biographical material by Josiah Conder.

CONDITION – IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES:

This is an approximately 167-year-old antique book showing age-related wear and one significant binding defect.

* The front cover is completely detached but is included with the book.

* The rear cover remains attached.

* The remaining book structure feels solid.

* All pages appear intact and present, including the final numbered page, 613.

* Interior pages are generally clean, legible, and well preserved for their age.

* Small areas of staining appear near the upper-right corners of the first few pages, primarily affecting blank preliminary pages.

* The staining appears localized and does not extend throughout the book.

* Pages exhibit typical antique paper toning and occasional minor spotting.

* The exterior binding shows substantial rubbing, scuffing, corner wear, and exposed material along portions of the edges.

* The decorative spine retains attractive gold lettering and ornamentation despite considerable wear.

* A small pencil marking is visible inside the detached front cover.

* The book has not been professionally restored or repaired.

Please examine all photographs carefully. The detached front cover is clearly shown and is the primary condition issue.

Despite its exterior wear, the book retains beautiful illustrations, readable text, and considerable historical character.

COLLECTOR APPEAL:

An excellent collectible for enthusiasts of Victorian literature, antique religious books, historical printing, John Bunyan, The Pilgrim’s Progress, and 19th-century steel engravings.

The decorative binding and intricate illustrations also make this an attractive display piece or restoration candidate.

SHIPPING:

Carefully packaged with the detached front cover separately protected to prevent additional damage during transit.

Ships promptly from Florida.

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