Lot #168: Collection of 5 Antique Books – 1871–1913 – Byron, Bible, Dictionary & Cookery

An interesting collection of 5 antique books, including 19th-century literature, a French New Testament, an early pocket dictionary and a Victorian cookbook. Several feature decorative cloth bindings and ornate period typography. Titles included: 1. The Lansdowne Poets: Byron – A collection of Lord Byron's poetry with explanatory notes, featuring an ornate gold-and-black decorative cover. 2. Mrs. Beeton's Cookery Book – Vintage household reference featuring over 600 recipes, coloured cookery plates and more than 100 wood engravings. 3. All Sorts and Conditions of Men: An Impossible Story – Walter Besant. Published by Chatto & Windus, London, 1884. 4. Le Nouveau Testament de Notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ – French-language New Testament, Version d'Ostervald. Société Biblique de France, Paris, 1871. 5. Hill's Vest-Pocket Webster: A Pronouncing Dictionary and Manual of Useful Information – Prof. C. M. Stevans, Ph.D. Copyright 1899; London edition dated 1913. Compact red clothbound pocket dictionary. Condition: Antique condition with substantial age-related wear, including damaged and deteriorating bindings, loose or frayed cloth, discolouration, staining and worn page edges. Some covers and spines show significant damage. Completeness has not been verified. Please examine photographs carefully for condition. A character-filled collection of historical publications, ideal for collectors of antique books, vintage literature and decorative old books. Pickup category timeslot {A}