Introduce a grounded and timeless presence to your study with this 1904 "Happy Days" Shakespeare birthday book, featuring a richly embossed leather cover and twelve vibrant colored illustrations.
Published by DeWolfe & Fiske Co. at the height of the Edwardian era, this charming volume was designed as a daily companion, pairing each day of the year with a curated quote from the Bard. The dark leather binding, weathered by over a century of use, showcases an intricate rose vine pattern that captures the romantic and reverent aesthetic of early 20th-century publishing.
As a piece of social history, this book bears the personal notations of its previous owners on various birthday pages, transforming it into a unique archival time capsule. The interior plates remain remarkably clear, offering a colorful counterpoint to the somber, scholarly tone of the leather exterior. Whether used as a source of daily poetic inspiration or displayed as a fragment of dark academia decor on a library shelf, this volume serves as a silent narrator of a bygone era's literary devotion and artisanal craft.
This item is antique, over 100 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.
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Origin: USA (Boston)
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Era: 1900s (Edwardian)
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Material: Leather, Cardstock, and Paper
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Dimensions: 5.50" H x 4.50" W x 0.75" D
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Condition: Good vintage condition; leather shows edge wear and hinge rubbing; interior pages have vintage ink and pencil markings.
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Special Feature: 12 full-page colored illustrations; ornate floral embossing.