Charles Scribners Sons Appraisal

Vintage Hardcover Book with Copyright 1905 by Charles Scribner's Sons

The item is a vintage hardcover book, partially open, revealing its copyright page and a portion of its table of contents or chapter list. The general color of the paper is an aged, light cream or off-white, consistent with paper from the early 20th century. The visible binding edge on the left is a dark green, suggesting a cloth or leather cover. The copyright information is clearly printed on the left-hand page, stating 'Copyright, 1905, BY CHARLES SCREDNER'S SONS Printed in the United States of America.' Below this text, centered on the page, is an embossed or printed publisher's emblem, featuring what appears to be a classical motif, possibly a shield or crest with figures, though the details are somewhat blurred. The page shows minor discoloration and age-related toning, particularly along the edges and near the spine, which is typical for a book of this age. There are no major tears or rips immediately visible on this page. The right-hand page displays a table of contents or chapter headings, starting with roman numerals and titles such as 'I. THE TWO G...', 'II. PARENTAGE...', 'V. THE TEMP...', 'L. THE FOW...' and then further down 'I. A FLA...', 'II. Two...', 'III. GLAU...'. The font used for the text is a classic serif type, standard for books of this period. The overall condition suggests a well-preserved antique or vintage book. The craftsmanship points to a quality production typical of major publishers like Charles Scribner's Sons during that era.