The Landscape Series of Poems Gems of Great Authors
Date
circa 1882
Format
- Book 705
- Book Cover 219
Type of Work
- Finished work 5481
Publishers
Media
- paper 1341
Locations Made
The late 1800's Gems of Great Authors showcases the ornate sensibilities of the time which were made possible by advances in printing technology.
The vibrant blue cover contains elaborate gold embossed elements. More notable is the large inset central feature. The center image of pottage flowers sits inset into the book cover by several centimeters. A thick backing to the cover houses this feature, making the front cover much thicker than the back.
Inside the book, decorative landscapes border every page. Large drop caps add to this sense of elegance. The decorated look of every page is emblematic of Victorian era book design and the resources which went into it.
Book Cover
Contents Spread
Preface Page
Page with three drop caps
Back Book Cover