Glimpses of the Dark Ages; and The Dawn of Modern Civilization; or Sketches of the Social Condition of Europe, c. 1850

A most handsome full leather prize binding combining Glimpses of the Dark Ages; or Sketches of the Social Condition of Europe, from the Fifth to the Twelfth Century, combined with The Dawn of Modern Civilization; or, Sketches of the Social Condition of Europe, from the Twelth to the Sixteenth Century, published by the Religious Tract Society in London around 1850. This volume is a Victorian-era historical overview of life in early medieval Europe, and the history that followed. Though the works are anonymous, it was likely written by a clergyman or educated lay author associated with the RTS’s moral and educational mission.

Glimpses of the Dark Ages; or Sketches of the Social Condition of Europe, from the Fifth to the Twelfth Century, bound with The Dawn of Modern Civilization; or, Sketches of the Social Condition of Europe, from the Twelfth to the Sixteenth Century No stated author.

Published by The Religious Tract Society, London. Undated, but c. 1850, and prize label dated to 1854.

A most attractive pocket sized volume in fine condition. A full polished calf leather hardback with raised bands, black morocco title label with gilt decoration. A prize binding from Blairlodge Academy (formerly a privately run boys school in Stirlingshire, Scotland)), with their roundel in gilt to the front cover.

Covers are crisp and sharp, with very light wear, and just a little rubbing along joints, but all soundly bound. With prize label to first pastedown.

Some light spotting to endpapers, but text is bright and clean throughout with minimal wear. With red toned text block edges. 

Very smart indeed.

Text in English.

vi + 7-192pp + vi + 7-192pp.

Dimensions: 

Approximately 147mm high x 98mm wide x 28mm deep.

Weight approximately 258g (unpacked).