Hardback. 517pp. Victorian novel. Deep red leather binding with gilt titles to spine. Raised bands to spine with gilt floral design to five compartments with the gilt titles to the sixth. One compartment incorporates the Publisher’s initial N in the floral design. Black and white frontis with tissue guard. Floral line drawing to title page. Gilt to all edges. Maroon ribbon bookmark. Some minor rubbing to spine ends and raised bands. Dent top rear edge. Ribbon book mark is a little faded to edges. Tissue guard to frontis is slightly creased. Pages are clean and crisp. Binding is clean and bright.