{"product_id":"the-choice-of-books-by-frederic-harrison-1886-limited-printing-first-edition-literary-criticism-hardcover","title":"The Choice of Books Frederic Harrison 1886 Limited First Edition Hardcover Literary Criticism","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"742\" data-start=\"286\"\u003eA handsome 1886 hardcover copy of \u003cstrong data-end=\"343\" data-start=\"320\"\u003eThe Choice of Books\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-end=\"368\" data-start=\"347\"\u003eFrederic Harrison\u003c\/strong\u003e, a late nineteenth-century work of literary criticism and reading culture. This limited printing first edition presents as a refined antiquarian volume, with its restrained dark cloth binding, gilt spine detail, and elegant period typography. A fitting piece for collectors of Victorian essays, literary criticism, private library books, and decorative antiquarian volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"755\" data-start=\"744\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frederic Harrison\u003cbr data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"786\" data-start=\"776\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Choice of Books\u003cbr data-end=\"809\" data-start=\"806\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"823\" data-start=\"809\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fully verified from available images\u003cbr data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"892\" data-start=\"867\"\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not verified from available images\u003cbr data-end=\"930\" data-start=\"927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"939\" data-start=\"930\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1886\u003cbr data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"959\" data-start=\"947\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited Printing First Edition, per seller-provided information\u003cbr data-end=\"1026\" data-start=\"1023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1039\" data-start=\"1026\"\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited printing, per seller-provided information\u003cbr data-end=\"1092\" data-start=\"1089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"1092\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr data-end=\"1117\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1133\" data-start=\"1117\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None issued \/ none shown\u003cbr data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"1158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1185\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003eISBN, if applicable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not applicable\u003cbr data-end=\"1203\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1221\" data-start=\"1203\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e None observed\u003cbr data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1253\" data-start=\"1238\"\u003ePagination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not verified from available images\u003cbr data-end=\"1291\" data-start=\"1288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1306\" data-start=\"1291\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not provided\u003cbr data-end=\"1322\" data-start=\"1319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1335\" data-start=\"1322\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr data-end=\"1346\" data-start=\"1343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1346\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prior ownership writing or inscription appears visible on an early blank\/endpaper, exact wording not fully legible from the supplied image\u003cbr data-end=\"1503\" data-start=\"1500\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1514\" data-start=\"1503\"\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not signed by the author \/ none observed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1559\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1582\" data-start=\"1559\"\u003eNotable Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1886 hardcover; limited printing first edition per seller-provided information; Victorian literary criticism; attractive dark cloth binding with gilt spine decoration; decorative antiquarian library appeal; prior owner inscription or writing visible on an early page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2373\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1883\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003eEdition Verification Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seller-provided information identifies this copy as an \u003cstrong data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1939\"\u003e1886 Limited Printing First Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e. The supplied images show the title page and early interior pages, but the limitation statement, publisher imprint, and exact edition language are not fully readable from the screenshot provided. For accuracy, this should be listed as \u003cstrong data-end=\"2281\" data-start=\"2214\"\u003eLimited Printing First Edition, per seller-provided information\u003c\/strong\u003e unless a clear copyright\/title\/imprint or limitation-page photo confirms the exact wording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2998\" data-start=\"2375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2389\" data-start=\"2375\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition with visible age-appropriate wear. The dark cloth boards show rubbing and edge\/corner wear, especially along the spine and board edges. Spine gilt remains visible, giving the book strong decorative shelf presence. Interior pages show toning and age-related discoloration. Prior owner writing or inscription appears present on an early page. No dust jacket is shown. Binding appears intact from the supplied images, though hinges, page completeness, and any internal markings have not been fully verified page by page. Please review all listing photos for the most accurate visual condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3278\" data-start=\"3000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3016\" data-start=\"3000\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frederic Harrison, \u003cstrong data-end=\"3059\" data-start=\"3036\"\u003eThe Choice of Books\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hardcover, 1886. Limited Printing First Edition, per seller-provided information. A Victorian literary criticism volume with dark cloth binding, gilt spine detail, and antiquarian library appeal. No dust jacket shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3730\" data-start=\"3280\"\u003eFrom a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3749\" data-start=\"3732\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4257\" data-start=\"3751\"\u003eSome books are not merely about reading, but about the civilization of reading — what to choose, what to keep, and what sort of mind is shaped by a library. Frederic Harrison’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"3951\" data-start=\"3928\"\u003eThe Choice of Books\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to that thoughtful Victorian tradition, where literature was treated as a lifelong discipline rather than a pastime. In its dark cloth binding and gilt spine, this copy carries the quiet dignity of an old study shelf: serious, literary, and very much at home among books that ask to be considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4268\" data-start=\"4259\"\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frederic Harrison","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46646464250050,"sku":"BKS-FIR-T4-00044-LOC","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/The_Choice_of_Books_1.png?v=1770294729","url":"https:\/\/checkout.thehouseofgenevieve.com\/products\/the-choice-of-books-by-frederic-harrison-1886-limited-printing-first-edition-literary-criticism-hardcover","provider":"The House of Genevieve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}