The Dome: Volume I. Oct.—Dec. 1898, Various Authors — 1st Edition, 3rd Impression

£29.50

The Dome: Volume I. Oct.—Dec. 1898, Various Authors — 1st Edition, 3rd Impression

Name: The Dome: Volume I. Oct.—Dec. 1898, Various Authors — 1st Edition, 3rd Impression
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4241
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Publication: London, The Sign of The Unicorn, 1898

Formatting: Small 4to, pp. [vi], 271.

Condition Report: Very Good. The publisher's original dark blue cloth binding remains structurally sound and tightly bound, exhibiting only minor shelf-wear such as slight bumping to the corners and gentle rubbing to the extremities. The gilt titling and linear tooling to the front board and spine remain remarkably bright and unoxidised, retaining their original aesthetic appeal. The text block features traditional uncut fore and lower edges, while the top edge shows expected dust-dulling and darkening commensurate with its age. Internally, the pages are generally clean and bright, free from significant foxing or major blemishes. A neat, early ownership inscription is present on the front free endpaper, but the text remains otherwise unmarked. Overall, a highly presentable and well-preserved copy.

Catalogue Note: This volume represents the first collected edition of the New Series, encompassing the October, November, and December 1898 issues, in its third impression. The Dome was a pivotal publication of the 1890s scene, and this compiled volume retains the original aesthetic intent of the monthly issues.

The text is richly illustrated throughout, featuring a striking frontispiece alongside numerous plates that showcase the graphic arts of the period.

The provenance is straightforward, bearing a neat, factual ink ownership signature reading "W. Hirst. / 1922." on the front free endpaper. While individual issues of The Dome occasionally surface, compiled publisher's cloth volumes in this condition are increasingly scarce on the open market, making it a desirable acquisition for collectors of British aestheticism.

The Dome stands as a captivating artefact of 1890s British aestheticism, originally serving as a beacon for avant-garde literature, music, architecture, and the graphic arts. This compilation brings together the final months of 1898 under the esteemed imprint of The Sign of The Unicorn. Brimming with illustrations and diverse contributions from notable figures of the era, it offers a fascinating, multi-disciplinary window into the transitional cultural landscape between late-Victorian aestheticism and emerging modernism.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Various

Book Publisher: The Sign of The Unicorn

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Criticism & Essays

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 271

Book Publication Year: 1898

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Various

Book Series: The Dome (New Series)

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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