Addie & Husband

The item is a hardbound book, likely a novel, titled "Addie & Husband". The spine of the book is primarily dark teal or blue-green, featuring an ornate design. The title, "ADDIE & HUSBAN" (with the 'D' and 'D' from 'HUSBAND' slightly obscured but discernible), is embossed in gold lettering on a rectangular gold foil background near the top of the spine. Below the title, there's a horizontal band of decorative circles. The main body of the spine is adorned with an elaborate illustration, appearing to be a stylized classical urn or torch, with flames at the top and surrounded by intricate foliage and architectural-like patterns. The design is debossed or printed in a darker shade of blue, creating a subtle contrast with the lighter teal background of the cloth cover. At the very bottom of the spine, partially visible, is the publisher's imprint: "THE M. LUPTON PUB. CO.". This publisher was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, suggesting an estimated age for the book from the late Victorian or early Edwardian period. The book shows some signs of wear consistent with its age, including slight fading or rubbing on the gold title area and general shelf wear on the edges of the spine. The overall condition appears fair to good for a book of this likely age, with the integrity of the binding seemingly intact. The craftsmanship is evident in the detailed embossed or printed design, typical of decorative book bindings from the period.

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