Description: Jest Book British Jokes & Humor 1909 Mark Lemon lovely Morrell leather book (Old Books, Early 20th Century Books, Leather Books, Jokes, Humor). The Jest Book: The Choices Anecdotes and Saying, Selected and Arranged by Mark Lemon. Published 1909, London by MacMillan and Co. 361 pages. Text in English. Stamped binding by Morrell for Wannamaker. Period full polished leather binding, raised bands, gilt compartment decorations & title lettering, gilt ruled covers, a.e.g., all board edges and turn ins gilt. Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition. Binding gently age worn, leather rubbed but still supple, joints scuffed with thin sliver surface crack (covers still firmly and well attached), remains overall attractive as an object. Text block paper is gently toned, light to moderate scattered age spotting, internally still well preserved, tight, sound. Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this lovely early 20th century book survives. Book Measures c. 6 1/8" H x 4" W. [B3803].
Price: 112.5 USD
Location: Dover, New Hampshire
End Time: 2025-02-05T19:04:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Leather
Topic: Humor