1904 Antique Happy Days A Shakespeare Birthday Book. Measures 5 1/2" by 4 1/2". Leather cover. DeWolfe & Fiske Co. 12 colored illustrations. Good condition. Shows age and wear. Has writing on various pages.
This 1904 edition of "Happy Days: A Shakespeare Birthday Book" is an exquisite artifact of Edwardian literary culture. Published by the DeWolfe & Fiske Co., this volume was designed as a personal keepsake, pairing the immortal wisdom of William Shakespeare with a calendar format for recording the birthdays of friends and family. Bound in its original leather cover, the book measures a charming five and a half inches by four and a half inches, making it a tactile and intimate piece of history. A highlight of this specific edition is the inclusion of twelve stunning colored illustrations, each capturing the dramatic and romantic spirit of the Bard’s most famous works.
As a "scholarly curiosity," this book is a premier addition to any library or Dark Academia-inspired collection. Its presence on a shelf or desk immediately evokes a sense of early 20th-century intellectual life. The volume is in good antique condition, exhibiting an honest patina that includes wear to the leather and softening of the spine. The interior pages contain handwritten entries from its original owners, adding a layer of poignant, "found-history" narrative that makes the book feel like a living record of time. It is a soulful find for bibliophiles, Shakespearean scholars, or those who appreciate the enduring beauty of illustrated antique leather bindings.
This item is antique, over 100 years old.
