{"product_id":"john-knox-a-biography-by-p-hume-brown-1895-two-volume-set-adam-charles-black","title":"John Knox: A Biography by P. Hume Brown | 1895 Two-Volume Set | Adam \u0026 Charles Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handsome late 19th-century two-volume biography of John Knox by P. Hume Brown, published in London by Adam \u0026amp; Charles Black in 1895. Bound in deep navy cloth with gilt spine lettering, this set has a refined, scholarly presence and strong shelf appeal, particularly for collectors of Scottish history, theology, ecclesiastical history, and decorative antique books.\u003cbr\u003eThis edition is especially appealing for its period presentation, portrait frontispieces, and association features, including institutional markings and a presentation inscription reading: “To Professor Masson … this book is inscribed … by his former student, the author.” The books retain an elegant, restrained look that works beautifully in both a working library and a decorative interior.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle: John Knox: A Biography\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: P. Hume Brown\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Adam and Charles Black, London\u003cbr\u003eDate: 1895\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Two-volume hardcover set\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Navy cloth boards with gilt-lettered spines\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Approx. 9\" x 5 1\/2\" x 1 1\/2\" each\u003cbr\u003eSubject: Scottish history, Reformation history, biography, theology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition overall. The set presents well, with clean navy cloth bindings and bright gilt spine lettering. Interior pages show age toning and foxing consistent with age. There are institutional stamps\/bookplates, including Haldane Bequest and library markings, along with tissue-guarded illustrations. One volume includes a presentation inscription from the author. Some wear, light handling marks, and typical age-related signs are present, but overall the set remains attractive and very usable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the kind of antique book set that does double duty: meaningful historical content paired with quietly beautiful presence on the shelf. The dark cloth bindings and gilt spines give it that classic library look, while the inscription and provenance details add depth and character beyond a standard reading copy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful layered into a study, library, or sitting room with other dark-bound classics, leather books, and framed portraits or architectural prints. Also lovely stacked on a side table or writing desk for a collected, scholarly look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Mary's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53666118140268,"sku":"EBB-000097","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/9047\/0252\/files\/EEB981C4-0622-4390-BE89-98DC1A276E5B_1_105_c.jpg?v=1777544274","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreenbitsandbobs.com\/products\/john-knox-a-biography-by-p-hume-brown-1895-two-volume-set-adam-charles-black","provider":"Evergreen Bits \u0026 Bobs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}