Wallace BenHur & Mulock Olive Gilt Edge Books Antique Book 1903 Good Condition

Condition: Good

Condition Notes: Used, good vintage condition.Covers show minor wear, especially on the corners and edges, but the gold detailing remains vibrant.Gilt page edges are clean and shiny.Interior pages have some light foxing and age-related spots, mostly near the edges, as expected for books of this age.Binding is solid in both volumes.No torn or missing pages observed.

Publication Year: 1903

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Book Title: Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace & Olive by Dinah Ma

Author: Lew Wallace

Original Language: English

Topic: Books

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

This listing includes two beautifully preserved early 20thcentury hardcover books:

1. BenHur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace

2. Olive by the author of John Halifax, Gentleman (Dinah Maria Mulock Craik)

Published by The Walter Scott Publishing Co. Ltd., both books are gifted Sunday School editions, presented in 1903 and 1904, as indicated by the ornate presentation plates inside the covers. These books were awarded for early attendance at the United Methodist Church Sunday School, adding a special layer of historical and sentimental value.

Both books are bound in rich green embossed hardcovers with gold foil detailing on the front and spine, and feature bright giltedged pages, giving them a stately and elegant appearance.

Product Details:

• Publisher: The Walter Scott Publishing Co. Ltd.

• Titles: BenHur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace & Olive by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

• Publication Date: Dated inscriptions from 1903 and 1904

• Binding: Green cloth hardcover with ornate gold embossing

• Page Edges: Gilt (gold edges)

• Illustrations: Includes blackandwhite illustration plates in each volume

• Size: Compact standard book format

Condition:

Used, good vintage condition.

• Covers show minor wear, especially on the corners and edges, but the gold detailing remains vibrant.

• Gilt page edges are clean and shiny.

• Interior pages have some light foxing and agerelated spots, mostly near the edges, as expected for books of this age.

• Binding is solid in both volumes.

• No torn or missing pages observed.

Why These Matter:

This set reflects the era’s attention to both literary enrichment and decorative bookmaking. These are not just reading copies but pieces of religious and publishing history with personal provenance from early 1900s Sunday School life.

Ideal For:

• Vintage book collectors

• Christian literature enthusiasts

• Decorative bookshelf display

• Gifting to lovers of historical books and religious classics

An elegant, meaningful, and collectible pair of early 20thcentury books with rich design and legacy.