Antique Books
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English 19th Century Mahogany Lectern
$1,995.0057.88"H x 23.88"W x 19.25"D
Dimensions: 57 ⅞” H x 23 ⅞” W x 19 ¼” D
A delightful 19th century Victorian English mahogany lectern hand-crafted in England circa 1860 featuring a tilt top that can be placed at different angles, a well turned and banded base that expands to change the height using an attached simple wooden peg, and an elegant tripod base. The rich brown tone of the wood is accentuated by a beautiful patina seen throughout. In superb condition, this piece has been cleaned and polished with French paste wax and is ready for your immediate use as a lectern, book, or music stand. Be sure to view all the images to get a closer look at this lovely antique. Minimum height 32 ⅜” H x 23 ⅞” W x 18 ½” D.
Buy Antique Books from Fireside Antiques
Antique books never lose their appeal. From lovers of reading to collectors to those who merely appreciate the aesthetic value of an antique, most people are fascinated by beautiful or rare books. Discovering an elusive out-of-print book or the perfect leather-bound edition can be hard unless you know where to look. At Fireside Antiques, we make things easier for book hunters, offering only the finest and most desirable antique books at competitive prices.
With more than 35 years of experience, we have built an outstanding reputation for offering the highest-quality antique books, art, furniture, and more. Our collection of rare and antique books is second to none.
The Value of Antique Books
Rare novels and old books are highly desired collectibles. Bibliophiles will go to great lengths to find that one missing edition in their rare book collections. Rare, vintage, and antique books also make great gifts and offer stylish additions to the decor of any home or business.
Vintage books can be an interior decorators’ secret weapon. Old cookbooks look beautiful lining kitchen walls. The dust jackets of vintage novels add touches of color and interest that enhance the look of any room. Vintage coffee table books look great and are perfect conversation starters.
Older books with leather covers put stylish finishing touches to rooms where a sense of history can flourish. Antique or vintage books can improve the appearance of businesses, too. No matter your taste in decor, books add a touch of culture and sophistication to enhance any interior to which they are added.
What’s more, if you happen to move, you can easily take books with you. Antique books are investments that can last a lifetime.
We have an enormous variety of books in our inventory. From ancient leather-bound tomes and rare first editions to 1950s detective novels with cool covers, whatever rare or antique book you’re looking for, you’ll find it right here at Fireside Antiques. While some rare books are expensive, most vintage books aren’t. Books are among the least costly collectibles. Whatever your price range, we have a book—or a few books—for you.
Find the Antique Books You’re Looking For
A beautiful old book is something to cherish. You can own a piece of history and add style and interest to your home or business in the process. If you are looking for rare volumes, quirky vintage cookbooks, beautiful leather-bound antiquarian tomes, or anything in between, browse our inventory. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to contact us. We’re always happy to help true book lovers find that elusive white whale!