{"product_id":"the-warringtons-abroad-anonymous-1st-edition","title":"The Warringtons Abroad, Anonymous — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, Seeley, Jackson, and Halliday, 1866\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8vo, pp. 140.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very Good. Bound in the original terracotta publisher's cloth, the volume remains robust and highly presentable. The front board's elaborate gilt central vignette and intricate blind-stamped geometric strapwork are sharply defined and bright. There is minor, standard shelf-wear, primarily presenting as slight rubbing and bumping to the corners and the spine ends. The spine is slightly sunned compared to the front board, though its gilt lettering and floral tooling remain perfectly legible. The binding holds firm with no loose leaves or structural weakness. The internal text block is remarkably clean, with light foxing confined to the cover and first page. The vast majority of the pages and engravings remain crisp and beautifully preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: First Edition. This charming Victorian travelogue is profusely illustrated with 35 striking steel engravings, including several full-page plates, depicting evocative architectural and street scenes across Europe and North Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly noteworthy feature of this copy is its exceptional original binding, designed by the celebrated Victorian book artist John Leighton. The intricate Moorish-inspired interlaced geometric blind-stamping and the central gilt motif, featuring an Egyptian felucca, pyramids, and a star and crescent, are characteristic of Leighton's meticulous aesthetic. True first editions of this work in their original Leighton bindings are exceptionally scarce on the open market, with very few known surviving copies outside of institutional library holdings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA captivating 19th-century Grand Tour narrative, \u003ci\u003eThe Warringtons Abroad\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles a year-long expedition through the cultural landscapes of Germany and Italy, culminating in an exotic voyage to Egypt. Paired with exquisite steel engravings, this immersive travelogue offers a vivid, historical window into the sights, societies, and wonders of a bygone era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54647251075411,"sku":"5215","price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260816_200247.jpg?v=1787301205","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-warringtons-abroad-anonymous-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}