This matching trio of leather-bound novels includes Jacob Faithful, Newton Forster, and The Dog Fiend; or, Snarleyyow by Captain Marryat, one of the most widely read British novelists of the 19th century.
Published by George Routledge & Sons and bound in richly tooled leather with marbled page edges, these volumes date to the mid-19th century and represent later reprint editions of Marryat’s popular nautical and adventure fiction. The leather remains notably soft and supple, with decorative gilt detailing along the spines and beautifully preserved marbled edges.
Each book bears a Yale University library label, indicating prior academic collection ownership—an added layer of provenance that speaks to their longevity and careful preservation. As expected with age, there is wear to the leather, including rubbed edges and surface scuffing, consistent with 19th-century bindings and library use.
Details: • Titles: Jacob Faithful, Newton Forster, The Dog Fiend • Author: Captain Marryat • Publisher: George Routledge & Sons • Date: Circa 1850–1870 • Binding: Full leather with gilt tooling • Page edges: Marbled • Condition: Age-appropriate wear throughout; leather remains soft • Sold as a set of three
