1923 'Marian Grey' by Mary J. Holmes Softcover Book
$17.00
1923 Marian Grey by Mary J. Holmes, Softcover. Measures 6.5" by 4". 244 pages. Good condition. Shows age.
Step into the world of early twentieth-century melodrama with this 1923 softcover edition of "Marian Grey" by the prolific Mary J. Holmes. This 244-page pocket volume is a striking addition to any archives collection, representing the height of popular Victorian-style romance and domestic fiction that remained a staple on American bookshelves well into the 1920s. The cover is beautifully rendered in a deep burgundy hue, accented by an intricate gothic-inspired gold border and a central crest that gives the book a regal, storied appearance.
Measuring just 6.5 inches by 4 inches, this diminutive book was designed for portability and personal enjoyment, making it a wonderful piece of rare media for display in a study or a small curio cabinet. Mary J. Holmes was known for her engaging narratives and strong moral themes, and this edition of "Marian Grey" remains a tactile artifact of that literary legacy. The book is in good vintage condition and shows honest signs of its hundred-year journey, including visible wear and rubbing along the spine and edges that highlight its authentic age. Its rich colors and ornate typography offer excellent styling ideas for a themed vignette or as a scholarly accent for a collector of vintage paperbacks.
This item is antique, over 100 years old.
Step into the world of early twentieth-century melodrama with this 1923 softcover edition of "Marian Grey" by the prolific Mary J. Holmes. This 244-page pocket volume is a striking addition to any archives collection, representing the height of popular Victorian-style romance and domestic fiction that remained a staple on American bookshelves well into the 1920s. The cover is beautifully rendered in a deep burgundy hue, accented by an intricate gothic-inspired gold border and a central crest that gives the book a regal, storied appearance.
Measuring just 6.5 inches by 4 inches, this diminutive book was designed for portability and personal enjoyment, making it a wonderful piece of rare media for display in a study or a small curio cabinet. Mary J. Holmes was known for her engaging narratives and strong moral themes, and this edition of "Marian Grey" remains a tactile artifact of that literary legacy. The book is in good vintage condition and shows honest signs of its hundred-year journey, including visible wear and rubbing along the spine and edges that highlight its authentic age. Its rich colors and ornate typography offer excellent styling ideas for a themed vignette or as a scholarly accent for a collector of vintage paperbacks.
This item is antique, over 100 years old.