Vintage Dorothy South George Cary Eggleston 1902 Hardcover Illustrated Romance B

Vintage Dorothy South by George Cary Eggleston, 1902 hardcover edition. Condition: Good used vintage condition. Cover shows moderate wear, including fraying at the corners and spine ends as seen in photos. The spine and cover gilt are still visible but show some age and fading. Pages are intact with typical age-related toning, no writing or highlighting in the text. Prior owner stamp on the inside front endpaper. A few light stains at page edges and slight cracking at hinges but binding remains secure. Includes original illustrated plates with tissue guards. This is a classic illustrated romance novel subtitled "A Love Story of Virginia Just Before the War." Written by George Cary Eggleston and illustrated by C.D. Williams. Published by Lothrop Publishing Company, Boston, and printed by Berwick and Smith, Norwood, Mass. Copyright 1902, first published March 1902, and includes this 22nd thousand printing note inside. Features decorative maroon cloth cover with ornate gilt detailing and a sepia portrait on the front. Contains illustrated plates throughout, classic chapter layout, and period-appropriate fonts and page decorations. Includes a contents page and a list of illustrations. This collectible antique book is a beautiful example of early 20th-century American literature and book design, ideal for collectors or historical fiction enthusiasts.