Worthies of the World | H.W. Dulcken | Victorian Illustrated Biography Mirror Bound in its striking original

Bound in its striking original royal blue decorative cloth with elaborate black and gilt blocking

The distinctive hand-painted finishes and neatly applied paper cladding give this piece a uniquely nostalgic feel

A substantial Scottish horn spoon of traditional form

available online or pick-up from Aberdona

each deeply worked with traditional landscape and figural scenes

Worthies of the World | H.W. Dulcken | Victorian Illustrated Biography Mirror Bound in its striking originalAn attractive Victorian copy of Worthies of the World, edited by H. W. Dulcken, Ph. D., and published by Ward, Lock & Co., London. This substantial illustrated volume presents historical and critical sketches of many of history's most influential figures, including statesmen, explorers, military leaders, monarchs, philosophers and religious reformers. Each biography is accompanied by detailed narrative and numerous engraved portrait illustrations,