1883 Oh Why Should the Spirit of Mortal Be Proud William Knox L.B. Humphrey

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Original 1883 antique illustrated edition of William Knox’s “Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal Be Proud?” Designs by noted illustrator Lizbeth B. Humphrey and published by Lee and Shepard of Boston. Beautiful Victorian decorative cloth binding with gilt and black cover design. Please note: This copy does not contain a conventional printed title/copyright page. The 1883 publication date is supported by the period library/catalog label on the front cover and bibliographic records for this edition. Please see photographs for all contents and condition. Condition Good antique condition for its age. Original brown hardcover binding with elaborate gilt and black decoration and gilt spine lettering. Cover retains strong decorative detail. Expected edge/corner wear, rubbing and age-related marks. Interior pages show age toning and occasional spotting/soiling. An old library/catalog label is attached to the lower front cover. Some wear is visible at the spine ends. Please see all photos for exact condition. Description Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal Be Proud? William Knox 1883 Antique Illustrated Edition Beautiful late-19th-century illustrated edition of William Knox’s famous poem “Mortality,” better known by its opening line, “Oh, why should the spirit of mortal be proud?” This small Victorian-era volume features an especially attractive brown cloth binding decorated in gilt and black, with wheat/grain, butterflies and other decorative elements incorporated into the front-cove

• Year: 1883
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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