1879 Poems of Schiller Henry D Wireman Illustrated Antique Victorian Gilt Book

Antique 1879 The Poems of Schiller – Henry D. Wireman – Illustrated Victorian Gilt Edition Original 19th-century edition of The Poems of Schiller by Friedrich Schiller, edited by Henry D. Wireman and published in Philadelphia by I. Kohler in 1879. Beautiful Victorian decorative cloth binding featuring ornate black and gilt decoration, gilt portrait medallion of Schiller, decorative gilt spine and gilt page edges. The volume contains English translations of the poetry of Friedrich Schiller along with numerous period illustrations. Details: Friedrich Schiller (1759–1805) The Poems of Schiller Edited by Henry D. Wireman I. Kohler, Philadelphia 1879 Illustrated hardcover Decorative Victorian cloth binding Gilt lettering, decoration and page edges Approx. 8” tall × 5” wide :Antique condition with substantial binding wear. The interior hinge/binding is cracked and separated with binding material exposed, as clearly shown in the photographs. Exterior shows rubbing, edge and corner wear, spine wear and age-related discoloration. Pages show expected toning/foxing from age. Gilt page edges remain attractive. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition. The book is approximately 147 years old and is being sold as an antique collectible/decorative volume rather than a fine-condition collector copy. A beautiful display piece for a library, antique-book collection, Victorian décor, poetry collection or Friedrich Schiller enthusiast.