Worthies of the World | H.W. Dulcken | Victorian Illustrated Biography Mirror preserving the original text block

preserving the original text block

Paneled all round with pointed arch detailing and a lift-up lid offering loads of storage inside — perfect as a blanket box

Bound in its striking original royal blue decorative cloth with elaborate black and gilt blocking

making this tactile vessel a rare and characterful piece

adding both support and visual interest

Worthies of the World | H.W. Dulcken | Victorian Illustrated Biography Mirror preserving the original text blockAn attractive Victorian copy of Worthies of the World, edited by H. W. Dulcken, Ph. D., and published by Ward, Lock & Co., London. This substantial illustrated volume presents historical and critical sketches of many of history's most influential figures, including statesmen, explorers, military leaders, monarchs, philosophers and religious reformers. Each biography is accompanied by detailed narrative and numerous engraved portrait illustrations,