c.1890s Carlyle French Revolution 2 Vols Half Calf Marbled Binding For Sale

OverviewA handsome complete two-volume set of Thomas Carlyle’s The French Revolution: A History, published in Albany by James B. Lyon and preserved in decorative late nineteenth-century half-calf bindings.Both volumes feature tan calf spines and corners over boldly marbled paper-covered boards. The spines are divided by raised bands and decorated in gilt, with contrasting red title labels and black author-and-volume labels. Matching marbled endpapers and marbled page edges complete the presentation.Carlyle’s vivid and highly literary account of the French Revolution remains one of the best-known works of Victorian historical writing. This set has particular appeal as a decorative antiquarian library set, with unusually striking yellow, green, and dark blue marbling throughout.Edition DetailsTitle: The French Revolution: A History
Author: Thomas Carlyle
Publication: Albany: James B. Lyon, 36 Beaver Street
Date: Undated; apparently late nineteenth century
Format: Complete in two volumes
Binding: Half calf over marbled paper-covered boards, with raised bands, gilt spine decoration, contrasting leather labels, marbled endpapers, and marbled page edges
Size: Each volume measures approximately 7 1/2 inches tall by 5 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches thickConditionGood antiquarian condition. The leather bindings show rubbing, scuffing, and wear at the spine ends, corners, and board edges, with some fading and loss to the gilt decoration. The marbled paper remains bright and visually striking.The front preliminary leaves of Volume I show splitting and weakness along the inner gutter, but the board remains attached. The pages are age-toned, with occasional spotting and soiling. A small circular stain appears on the title page of Volume II.Please review all photographs closely, as they form part of the condition description.