Homer’s Iliad translated by Alexander Pope | 1853Very attractive, early Victorian edition of Homers Iliad translated by beloved 18th century poet Alexander Pope. Bound in vivid blue, blindstamped coverboards with gilt decorations on the cover and spine. A handful of black and white marginal illustrations. Condition is fair with heavy spoiling, wear around the edges, and wear at the extremities of the spine. Offered at a low price, as is.

Courtenay Locke

early 19th century sugar bowl made of white salt glazed stoneware with mourning figures weeping beside urns on either side

early 20th century miniature watercolor portrait in its original brass frame by an unknown amateur artist

Jugendstil ceramics manufacturer

Condition overall is very good with a shallow scratch to the lid and some aging to the metal

one of the twelve apostles

This late Victorian solar enlargement on canvas of a beautiful young woman is so fine

seafoam green glaze is matte

I’ve seen various kinds of leaves and flowers as the border but this example has morning glories

Some wear to the flowers and paint- refer to photos

turn of the century photo of a nun in a simple but elegant oval frame with a whole pressed botanical specimen

The sweetest thing I've found for my book lovers in a while: This splendid