1901 The Fireside Sphinx Agnes Repplier Antique Hardcover Inscribed Book


$ 45.95
Offered here is an antique hardcover copy of The Fireside Sphinx by Agnes
Repplier, originally published in October 1901. This edition features a beautiful blue-green linen cloth binding with gilt spine lettering and a decorative shield crest bearing the Latin motto “Libertas Sine Labore.”

This copy includes period inscriptions, adding unique historical character. An early inscription dated 1922 appears on the front endpaper, along with a later ownership inscription dated January 5, 1965. These handwritten notes enhance the book’s provenance and appeal to collectors of antique literature.

Agnes Repplier was a respected American essayist known for her wit, scholarship, and literary criticism. The Fireside Sphinx is a collection of essays reflecting late 19th- and early 20th-century intellectual thought, making this volume desirable for collectors of antique books, American literature, and decorative library pieces.

A wonderful display or reading copy with authentic age, ideal for collectors, historians, or curated vintage shelves.

Condition

Antique hardcover, published 1901

Blue-green linen cloth binding with gilt lettering and crest

Noticeable edge wear, corner rubbing, and spine wear consistent with age

Spine shows fading and light fraying at head and tail

Covers show light stains, discoloration, and surface marks

Binding remains intact but is loose

Pages show age toning but remain readable

No missing pages observed

Handwritten inscriptions dated 1922 and 1965 (see photos)

No dust jacket (likely issued without one)

Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.

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