SIGNED 1871 First Edition A Book of Memories S. C. Hall Presentation Copy Photo

Title: A Book of Memories of Great Men and Women of the Age (1871). Publication Date: 1871 (True First Edition).

Binding: Hardcover, original decorative green cloth with gilt stamped designs. Features a hand-signed ink inscription by the author on the frontispiece portrait page.

To Willie Lindsay with best wishes and regards. Contains the original 19th-century portrait photograph (carte-de-visite) of S. Hall intact on the presentation leaf.

The signed frontispiece/portrait page is completely detached (loose) from the binding. The outer edge of this loose sheet shows minor fraying and chipping, but the signature, inscription, and photograph remain bright, clean, and entirely legible. Exterior Binding: Moderate shelf wear.

The green cloth shows rubbing and scuffing, particularly at the corners and along the edges. The top and tail of the cloth spine have small tears and fraying. Gilt decorations on the front board remain quite bright. Interior Blocks: The binding is shaky/weak due to age, but the remaining text block is intact.

Overall State: Offered in "Fair to Good" condition with a detached signature page. A prime candidate for a simple archival repair (tipping-in), or perfect for a collector who wishes to keep the signed page safely housed inside. Please examine all high-resolution photos closely for exact condition details.

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