{"product_id":"fleet-street-eclogues-by-john-davidson-1893-limited-edition-300-copies-elkin-mathews-john-lane-london","title":"Fleet Street Eclogues by John Davidson | 1893 Limited Edition (300 Copies) | Elkin Mathews \u0026 John Lane London","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined and quietly significant example of late Victorian literary publishing, Fleet Street Eclogues by John Davidson was issued in London in 1893 by Elkin Mathews \u0026amp; John Lane in a strictly limited edition of just three hundred copies.\u003cbr\u003eThis collection of pastoral poems—written in the form of dialogues and monologues—reflects the intellectual and aesthetic sensibilities of the 1890s London literary scene. Produced in a small format with understated cloth binding and deckled edges, the book embodies the restrained elegance associated with the Bodley Head publishing circle.\u003cbr\u003eAn object that lives as beautifully on a shelf as it does in the hand, this is a piece for those drawn to literary history, quiet rarity, and the enduring charm of finely made books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra:1893 (Late Victorian)\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: John Davidson\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Elkin Mathews \u0026amp; John Lane, Vigo Street, London\u003cbr\u003eEdition: Limited edition of 300 copies (stated)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCloth-bound boards with gilt spine lettering\u003cbr\u003eDeckled (untrimmed) paper edges\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e7” H x 4.5” W x 0.75” D\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good antique condition. Original cloth binding remains intact with light surface wear consistent with age. Gilt spine lettering is clear and legible. Interior pages show gentle toning as expected for the period, with deckled edges preserved. A small pencil notation (“Aug ’96”) is present on the front endpaper, likely an early ownership mark. No major foxing, tears, or structural issues observed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is something deeply compelling about these small-run literary works—books created not for mass readership, but for a thoughtful, engaged audience of their time. This edition carries that intention forward. It is intimate, intellectual, and quietly rare, offering both decorative presence and historical depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal layered into a stack of antique or leather-bound books on a console, desk, or bedside table. Its scale makes it especially versatile—equally suited to a writing desk, library vignette, or tucked into a curated bookshelf. Pair with other late 19th-century volumes or contrast against modern interiors for a collected, lived-in feel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Mary's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53666117779820,"sku":"EBB-000086","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/9047\/0252\/files\/AFA68FDB-8319-46C0-ACDC-E1ACC3070734_1_105_c.jpg?v=1777539925","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreenbitsandbobs.com\/products\/fleet-street-eclogues-by-john-davidson-1893-limited-edition-300-copies-elkin-mathews-john-lane-london","provider":"Evergreen Bits \u0026 Bobs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}