The Wide World Magazine, vol. 23, 1909

The Wide World Magazine, vol. 23, April to September 1909 (bound copy)

Bound copies of Wide World magazines which were illustrated monthly magazines ‘for men’ with true stories of adventure, customs and sport. They reflect the views and practices of the time.

Hardback. Decorative cover with debossed gilt titling and image. Stains on the covers Corners rubbed and especially the ends of the spine. Gilt outer edges of the pages.
Boys Own Society presentation label inside front cover dated 1910.
Brown stain at the bottom of the first half dozen pages. Similar stains along the bottom edge of the last 5 or 6 pages. A few pages in the middle have heavy foxing at the edges.

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624 pages
B&W photographs and illustrations (a few duotone)
180 mm x 240 mm (approx. 7 in x 9.5 in)
1909, George Newnes Ltd, London