The Landscape Series of Poems Gems of Great Authors

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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
Source: Illinois, USA
Book Cover
Contents Spread
Source: Illinois, USA
Contents Spread
Preface Page
Source: Illinois, USA
Preface Page
Page with three drop caps
Source: Illinois, USA
Page with three drop caps
Back Book Cover
Source: Illinois, USA
Back Book Cover