Huntley Palmer Books

No. BAB12917

“Books in a Strap” tin signed “Huntley & Palmers Biscuits Reading & London”. It is in the shape of a strapped group of leather bound books in all the classics.  History of England, Pilgrims Progress, Burns, Pickwick Papers, Robinson Crusoe, Gulliver’s Travels, Self Help & Shakespeare. The colors and three dimensional variations in the bindings are wonderful, including the different patterns and colors of faux marbled papers on the edges of the “Victorian leather bound books”. It retains the little lift tab on the top and has some minor flecking. The interior is lovely and dark with age.

• OriginEnglish
• CircaLate 19th c. or Early 20th c.
• MaterialTin
• Height6 1/4 in
• Width6 1/4 in
• Depth4 3/4 in
• Price$450