The Gunmaker of Moscow; or, Vladimir the Monk by Sylvanus Cobb, Jr. | 1888 Robert Bonner’s Sons Antique Paperback

A compelling late-19th-century edition of The Gunmaker of Moscow; or, Vladimir the Monk by Sylvanus Cobb, Jr., published in New York by Robert Bonner’s Sons in 1888. Set in Russia and first serialized in 1856, the story later appeared in this collectible book form, offering a tangible link to the great age of popular American adventure fiction.

This copy retains its original paperbound character, including the dramatic title page and illustrated frontispiece. It is an appealing example of Victorian popular literature, with the kind of age, texture, and shelf presence collectors appreciate in early paper publications.
Details
Era: Victorian, 1888
Author
Sylvanus Cobb, Jr.
Title: The Gunmaker of Moscow; or, Vladimir the Monk
Publisher: Robert Bonner’s Sons, New York
Trade supplied by The American News Company
Format: Antique paperback / paper wraps, now housed in a later protective case
Dimensions: 5 1/2" x 8" x 1/2"

Condition
Good antique condition. Interior shows age toning and expected handling wear. Original wraps show wear and fragility consistent with age. The volume is presented in a later custom-style protective case, which gives it a handsome appearance on the shelf and offers additional support for storage. Please review photographs carefully for condition details.

Why We Love It
This is the kind of book that captures a lost reading world: serialized adventure fiction, dramatic storytelling, and the ephemeral charm of 19th-century paper publishing. The added protective case gives it a more tailored, library-like presence while preserving the appeal of the original 1888 issue.

Styling Notes
A wonderful addition to a library, study, or antique book stack. Beautiful displayed closed in its fitted case or opened to the title page and frontispiece for a richly literary look. It layers especially well with other Victorian books, leather bindings, and collected desk objects.