A Round of Days Described in Original Poems by Some of Our Most Celebrated Poets, and In Pictures by Eminent Artists Engraved by the Brothers Dalziel.

4to.(7.75" x 10") 93 leaves. 1866. London: George Routledge and Sons. Full green cloth with gilt/red/blue thick ornamental rule framing a similarly ornamental arabesque device centered to both beveled boards with gilt title and decoration. Spine decorated similarly in gilt only. All edges gilt. Edgewear, corners bumped and lightly rubbed, Head and foot of spine ruffled with small closed tears to head, head and foot of boards with shallow dings to edges. Tiny bookseller's notes in ink and pencil to top of front pastedown, rear pastedown with small binder's stamp of Leighton Son and Hodge to inside corner. Small spots of foxing throughout, heavier to first and last few pages including the title page, printed in red and black. Small scuffs to rear board. Dampstain to lower corners of leaves 25-29. Illustrated with 21 plates and 47 in-text engravings, illustrated by George Cruikshank, John Leech, and John Tenniel, engraved by the Brothers Dalziel, 2 pg of publisher's ad at rear. A beautiful book. The volume features original poems from notable poets of the time, each paired with illustrations by eminent artists. These illustrations were meticulously engraved by the renowned Dalziel Brothers, Edward and George, who were prominent figures in Victorian wood engraving. The book's design and binding were crafted by John Leighton, contributing to its status as a quintessential example of Victorian gift books.