1883 1ST EDITION A History of Ancient Sculpture Lucy Mitchell Complete 6 Plates

Title: 1883 FIRST EDITION A History of Ancient Sculpture Lucy M Mitchell Complete 6 Plates
Brand: Dodd, Mead, & Co.
Country of Origin: USA
Model: Lucy M. Mitchell
Era: 1883 / Antique / Victorian High Archaeology
Size & Weight: Large Quarto; approx. 5 lbs; 8" x 10.5" x 2.5"
Authentication Description: First Edition. Includes all 6 rare phototype plates with tissue guards intact and ~300 wood engravings. Features original green cloth binding with gilt-stamped Mycenaean dagger motif.

What’s Included: Hardcover book with all original plates and indices.

Perfect Gift For: Archaeology professionals, Dark Academia collectors, or historians celebrating female pioneers in STEM.

Condition Report: Used - Antique. Front hinge is delicate/split but holding. Significant shelf wear to spine and corners. Gilt is present but dulled. Internal pages show mild foxing and age-toning, but all plates are present and clean.