1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding

A plum-colored hardcover book with a large gold-stamped ornate panel on the front cover titled The Fortunate Mistress by Daniel Defoe against a neutral background.
1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding
1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding
1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding
1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding
1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding
1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding
1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding
1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding
1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding
A plum-colored hardcover book with a large gold-stamped ornate panel on the front cover titled The Fortunate Mistress by Daniel Defoe against a neutral background. 1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding 1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding 1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding 1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding 1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding 1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding 1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding 1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding 1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding
1924 Daniel Defoe – 1920s Art Deco Decorative Binding
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Honor the legacy of early 20th-century publishing with this 1924 limited edition of Daniel Defoe’s The Fortunate Mistress, an intentional piece that brings a storied energy to a wedding or anniversary gift. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, this volume is number 876 of a restricted run of 2500, showcasing the gold-stamped ornate panels and fine-ribbed cloth that defined the era's luxury book production.

  • Measurements: 8.5" x 5.5"

  • Decade: 1920s

  • Condition: Good

  • Material: Cloth, Gold Leaf, Paper

  • Features: limited edition number 876, authentic 1924 first edition, secure binding, original Knopf design

The deep plum cloth provides a rich, tactile base for the intricate gold leaf detailing, though the spine has faded to a gentle tan from its century on the shelf. As a professional selection for a library of rare literature or an art deco archives collection, this book preserves the scandalous and captivating history of Defoe's criminal fictions. This item is antique, over 100 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.