1898 Portraits & Principles Antique Red Book, Large Ornate Decorative Book

This is a gorgeous, ornately decorative red leather book that acted as inspirational and motivational to Victorian readers. The full title is Portraits and Principles of the World's Great Men and Women with Practical Lessons on Successful Life By Over Fifty Leading Thinkers CONDITION: Book is as shown, damage to cover, spine is split somewhat, one illustrated page is loose. Please examine photos carefully for condition 1898 Portraits & Principles Antique Red Book, Large Ornate Decorative Book Victorian 19th Century Philosophy Life Lessons