{"product_id":"bulfinchs-mythology-thomas-bulfinch-vintage-modern-library-hardcover","title":"Bulfinch's Mythology – Thomas Bulfinch – Vintage Modern Library Hardcover","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderful \u003cstrong\u003evintage Modern Library hardcover of \u003cem\u003eBulfinch's Mythology\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Bulfinch\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing together the complete trilogy of \u003cem\u003eThe Age of Fable\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Age of Chivalry\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eLegends of Charlemagne\u003c\/em\u003e in one substantial illustrated volume.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed title page identifies the book as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulfinch's Mythology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and lists the three major sections. Bibliographic records for this Modern Library format document \u003cstrong\u003e778 pages plus preliminary matter and 16 illustrated plates\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 1934 Modern Library edition is documented at 778 pages, while later undated printings used the same basic format. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact publication year of this particular copy is \u003cstrong\u003enot confirmed from the photographed copyright\/title pages\u003c\/strong\u003e, so I would not advertise it as a definite 1934 first edition. The physical format and publisher information are consistent with the vintage Modern Library 778-page editions, with comparable undated copies commonly dated approximately to the \u003cstrong\u003e1940s–1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an especially attractive copy for someone who appreciates \u003cstrong\u003eold books, mythology, classical literature, medieval legends, and authentic vintage-library décor\u003c\/strong\u003e. The two-tone cloth binding, black-and-gold Modern Library emblem, aged pages, illustrated plates, and wonderfully worn edges give it tremendous old-library character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also contains a \u003cstrong\u003evintage illustrated bookplate\/ex libris on the front pastedown\u003c\/strong\u003e, with handwriting\/signature visible, adding a little extra history and personality to the copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBulfinch's Mythology\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas Bulfinch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Modern Library \/ Random House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e Undated; likely mid-century \/ approximately 1940s–1950s, exact year not confirmed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York, New York\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Modern Library edition; exact printing not confirmed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloth-covered hardcover with two-tone Modern Library binding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 778 pages, plus preliminary matter and illustrated plates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8vo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mythology, folklore, classical literature, medieval legends\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mythology \/ Classic Literature \/ Folklore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th Century \/ Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e None; this vintage edition predates modern ISBN usage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not present\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated plates, including the photographed Charlemagne plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e One vintage hardcover volume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents encompass the three major works traditionally collected as Bulfinch's \u003cem\u003eMythology\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eThe Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bibliographic records document the Modern Library 778-page format and its 16 illustrated plates. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition: New Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVintage New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that this is a vintage book with substantial visible age and handling wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the photographs should be considered an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth-covered boards show \u003cstrong\u003econsiderable age-related wear, rubbing, discoloration, fading, and surface marks\u003c\/strong\u003e. The corners and edges are worn, with noticeable fraying along portions of the top and bottom edges of the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spine has visible wear and fraying, particularly toward the top and bottom, while the \u003cstrong\u003eblack-and-gold Modern Library emblem and spine lettering remain attractive and legible\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior pages show \u003cstrong\u003enatural age toning, foxing\/discoloration, and handling wear\u003c\/strong\u003e. Several pages have visible creases or folds, and the paper has the warm aged appearance expected of a vintage book of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed illustrated plates are present, including the large \u003cstrong\u003eCharlemagne illustration\u003c\/strong\u003e shown toward the rear of the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a \u003cstrong\u003evintage bookplate\/ex libris attached to the inside front cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, with handwriting\/signature visible. I would not attribute the signature to a particular person without further documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe binding remains functional enough to display the book open, although this is clearly an \u003cstrong\u003eaged and well-loved vintage copy rather than a pristine collector-condition example\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is \u003cstrong\u003eno dust jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause only selected pages are visible in the photographs, I would avoid guaranteeing completeness beyond what can reasonably be established from the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and show the actual item being offered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a fantastic \u003cstrong\u003evintage-library and mythology display book\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the aged cloth binding, black-and-gold Modern Library emblem, substantial text block, antique-looking paper, illustrated plates, and worn vintage character makes this especially decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would work beautifully in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudies and home offices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBookshelf displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage and cabin décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark academia interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGothic-inspired interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiterary-themed spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage library collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassical literature displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMythology-themed décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedieval-inspired interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEclectic bookshelves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage book stacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollector displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy and reading-room décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject matter gives it especially strong appeal for anyone interested in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreek mythology • Roman mythology • Norse mythology • King Arthur • medieval legends • Charlemagne • folklore • classical literature • ancient gods and heroes • vintage books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrated pages are an especially nice decorative feature, and the vintage bookplate gives this particular copy an additional sense of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is less about pristine condition and more about the character, age, literary history, and decorative presence of an authentic vintage Modern Library volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a substantial vintage hardcover and will be packaged carefully to help protect the worn cloth binding, corners, spine, and aged pages during transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be shipped securely in protective packaging to help prevent additional bending, scuffing, corner damage, or shipping-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping costs are calculated at checkout and are paid by the buyer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne of a kind. 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