1858 The Minstrel James Beattie | Birket Foster Illustrations | George Routledge

Antique 1858 edition of The Minstrel by James Beattie, published by George Routledge & Co., London, with a New York imprint (18 Beekman Street). Features thirty-three designs by renowned illustrator Myles Birket Foster, engraved by the Brothers Dalziel.

This early Victorian decorative edition showcases an ornate embossed maroon cloth binding with a central gilt title panel. The book retains a period ownership inscription dated 1868 (“Julia M. DuReis”) on the front endpaper, adding to its provenance. Printed by Richard Clay, Bread Street Hill, London.

Details:

• Author: James Beattie

• Illustrator: Myles Birket Foster

• Publisher: George Routledge & Co., London

• Year: 1858 (first thus with Foster illustrations)

• Pages: Unpaginated

• Binding: Original embossed cloth with gilt title medallion

• Condition: Good. Light rubbing to boards and spine ends, gilt bright, some foxing to prelims and scattered pages, tight binding. Ownership inscription (1868) to front endpaper.

Notable Features:

• Early Routledge edition with high-quality wood engravings by the Brothers Dalziel.

• Attractive Victorian gift-style binding.

• Ownership inscription dated just 10 years after publication.

Shipping: Securely packed and shipped with tracking.