{"product_id":"c1889-for-her-sake-a-tale-of-life-in-ireland-by-gordon-roy-antique-fiction-book","title":"c1889 For Her Sake: A Tale Of Life In Ireland by Gordon Roy Antique Fiction Book","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   c1889 For Her Sake: A Tale Of Life In Ireland by Gordon Roy Antique Fiction Book\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    For Her Sake: A Tale Of Life In Ireland\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    By Gordon Roy\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    Published by Thomas Nelson \u0026amp; Sons: London c1889 (undated)\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\n     In Original Decorated Cloth Bindings - Includes All 7 Illustrated Colour Plates\n    \u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\n     + Frontis\n    \u003c\/strong\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \"For Her Sake: A Tale Of Life In Ireland by Gordon Roy is a charming early twentieth-century Irish domestic novel, weaving together themes of loyalty, sacrifice, romance, and social expectation against the backdrop of rural and small-town Ireland. Written in the sentimental yet engaging style popular with Edwardian readers, the story explores the personal struggles and emotional conflicts of its characters as they navigate questions of duty, love, and reputation. Roy's narrative captures both the warmth and hardships of Irish life, offering readers an atmospheric glimpse into the customs and values of the period.\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     Published by Thomas Nelson \u0026amp; Sons around 1900 in beautifully presented original decorated cloth bindings, this edition is particularly notable for its striking Art Nouveau-inspired cover design and its complete suite of seven colour illustration plates plus frontispiece. The vivid illustrations add considerable visual appeal and help bring the novel's characters and settings vividly to life. Nelson's gift editions from this era were produced to a very high standard, intended as handsome presentation volumes for the family library, and this example remains an excellent representation of that tradition.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    Today, For Her Sake is an increasingly uncommon survival in such attractive and complete condition, especially retaining all colour plates and its original decorative bindings. Combining literary charm, Irish social themes, and highly collectible Edwardian book production, the volume appeals to collectors of Irish fiction, illustrated literature, and decorative cloth bindings alike. Its elegant presentation and evocative period artwork make it both a rewarding read and a visually impressive addition to any antique book collection.\"\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    Light wear to covers and spine as shown. Includes all 7 plate illustrations + frontis with one sitting loose and another mounted out of sync with index. Pages are clean and well presented. A beautiful copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n   \u003cfont rwr=\"1\" size=\"4\" style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n     \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003c\/font\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n     Size 19cm x 14cm x 4cm - 395 Pages\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47088939630731,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/202b9e09-13c5-4fc8-a160-fdc5c97e03f3.jpg?v=1779947331","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/c1889-for-her-sake-a-tale-of-life-in-ireland-by-gordon-roy-antique-fiction-book","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}