Vtg 1886 The Book Buyer Scribner's Monthly Literature Magazine 7 Issues

Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Place of Publication: New York
Published: 1886 Volumes IV and V
Binding: Original Illustrated Wrappers Decorative Covers
Topic: 19th Century Literature Periodical Reviews Advertising

Description

Before the internet there was The Book Buyer — Scribner's own literary magazine telling readers what books were being written who wrote them and what they were about. Reviews news author notes and wonderful period ads all in the distinctive decorative covers of the 1880s. A slice of American literary history.

Features

• Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1886
• 7 issues including Christmas Annual January March April May June August September November
• Reviews and listings of American and Foreign Literature
• Decorative 19th-century illustrated wrappers
• Original contemporary advertising throughout

Condition

Original wrappers worn chipped frayed soiled. Spines missing or detached on several. Pages tanned. Text and ads legible. A rare group of 1886 Scribner's literary magazines in original as-found condition. See all photos.

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