Rare 1890 Antique Against Heavy Odds Boyesen HC Norse Heroism Illustrated
$ 14.07
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Rare 1890 Antique Against Heavy Odds Boyesen HC Norse Heroism Illustrated. Step back to the late 19th century with this1890 Charles Scribner’s Sons hardcover of“Against Heavy Odds: A Tale of Norse Heroism” byHjalmar Hjorth Boyesen. 📚Title: Against Heavy Odds: A Tale of Norse Heroism. Step back to the late 19th century with this 1890 Charles Scribner’s Sons hardcover of “Against Heavy Odds: A Tale of Norse Heroism” by Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen. This early juvenile adventure follows Norse characters through danger, invention, and bravery, and is enhanced by striking illustrations by W. L. Taylor, including the dramatic frontispiece and multiple full-page plates throughout.HathiTrust +1 The book retains its original illustrated cloth binding with gilt title and shipboard scene on the front board—an attractive example of late-Victorian decorative publisher’s cloth, even with its heavy wear. Inside you’ll find the frontispiece with tissue guard, list of illustrations, contents, and story text, appearing complete, with characteristic age toning and foxing. Please note: this is an antique reading and display copy with significant condition issues—ideal for collectors who appreciate well-loved 19th-century juveniles, bookshelf decor, or historical reference, rather than for those seeking a fine copy. Item specifics (bullet style with emojis): 📚 Title: Against Heavy Odds: A Tale of Norse Heroism ✍️ Author: Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen 🖼️ Illustrator: W. L. Taylor 🏢 Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons, New YorkHathiTrust 🗓️ Publication Year: 1890 (copyright page) 📖 Format: Hardcover, decorative cloth 📄 Pages: Approx. 177 pages plus front matter/illustrationsGoogle Books 🧒 Genre: Juvenile fiction / Norse heroism / sea adventure 🌊 Setting/Theme: Norwegian life, invention, bravery at sea 📚 Special Features: Frontispiece with tissue guard; full-page illustrations; contents and list of illustrations present 📏 Approx. Size: About 7.5" x 5" (12mo) 🌍 Language: English 🏳️ Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Condition: Overall Acceptable antique condition with heavy wear. Spine cloth is heavily worn with losses at head and tail and exposed mull; some splitting at the hinges but covers still attached. Corners bumped and frayed; boards show rubbing, soiling, and a large dark stain/bleed on the back cover. Cloth chipped at edges. Interior shows scattered to heavy foxing and age toning, especially to endpapers and early leaves; a few smudges and handling marks. Binding feels somewhat shaken but generally holding; pages appear complete with frontispiece, tissue guard, and listed illustrations present. A solid reading/reference copy with notable cosmetic flaws, sold as-is. Additional details: Shipped well-protected in a box, not a mailer, to help preserve this fragile 19th-century volume. Great candidate for collectors of juvenile sea stories, Norse literature, or decorative antique cloth bindings. Seller’s note: Vintage and antique items are graded conservatively. Please review all photos carefully for the best representation of condition and feel free to ask any questions before purchasing. Keywords (for SEO): Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen book, Against Heavy Odds, Tale of Norse Heroism, Charles Scribner’s Sons 1890, antique juvenile fiction, Victorian children’s book, Norse adventure story, Scandinavian heroism, W. L. Taylor illustrator, illustrated antique hardcover, vintage ship story, Petrel has come chapter, 19th century boys book, decorative cloth binding, collectible Norse literature, rare old book, classic sea adventure.
