White Star Line, decorative endpapers, presentation book

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White Star Line, decorative endpapers, presentation book

White Star Line, decorative endpapers of presentation book. Extremely rare T.H. Ismay hardbound volume presented to the managers, with Zaehnsdorf cover including 19 Woodbury type photographs laid down on card showing a ceremonial gilt-silver service plus 34 gilt pages of text. This copy was presented to Thomas Jackson MD. The shareholders of the White Star Line presented Thomas Henry Ismay (1837-1899) with the sumptuous plate service pictured in this volume in gratitude for his wise financial hand at the helm of the company during the previous 15 years. Circa September 1885. 11 x 14 inches. Date: circa 1885

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1885 Ceremonial Copy Endpapers Extremely Financial Gilt Gratitude Hardbound Helm Inches Including Ismay Jackson Label Laid Managers Pages Pictured Presentation Presented Previous Rare Sumptuous Swirling Wise Woodbury Years Gilt Silver Shareholders Volume

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This exquisite and extremely rare presentation book belongs to the White Star Line, showcasing decorative endpapers from Zaehnsdorf and featuring 19 Woodbury type photographs laid down on card. The volume was presented to Thomas Henry Ismay (1837-1899) by the grateful shareholders of the White Star Line in recognition of his wise financial management during the previous 15 years. The sumptuous plate service, pictured within the pages, was given to Ismay as a token of appreciation for his significant contributions to the company. Dating back to circa September 1885, this hardbound volume measures 11 x 14 inches and is a stunning representation of transportation history during the late Victorian era. The intricately designed cover, adorned with a swirling pattern and colourful label, adds to the overall elegance of this unique piece. This rare artifact offers a glimpse into the grandeur of the White Star Line during the 1880s and is a must-have for any collector of transport history or vintage books.

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