c1891-1893 TILBURY NOGO Or Passages In The Life Of An Unsuccessful Man By Whyte-Melville Antiquarian Half-Bound Leather and Paper Hardback Book Circa. 1891 – 1893. 

It includes "Scotland And The Moors" from page 323 onwards.

It is with a fabulous half calf binding, with marbled paper to the boards, top-edge gilt pages and marble patterned pastedowns and endpapers. 

This is part of a private collection from William Bruce Reid’s library, for which I have listed for sale as individual books. 

It is a very neat and clean copy, which is tightly bound. 

"Tilbury Nogo" is a book written by George John Whyte-Melville, a British novelist and poet who was popular during the 19th century. The book was first published in 1854. "Tilbury Nogo" is a humorous and satirical novel that follows the adventures and misfortunes of the eponymous character, Tilbury Nogo. The story is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around the theme of a man's pursuit of success. However, despite his efforts and aspirations, Nogo continually finds himself facing failure and disappointment. 

George John Whyte-Melville, commonly known as Whyte-Melville, was a British novelist and poet born on June 19, 1821, in Gogar Bank, Midlothian, Scotland. Whyte-Melville's works enjoyed popularity during his lifetime, particularly among readers who shared his passion for hunting, horse riding, and the sporting lifestyle. Ironically, Whyte Melville lost his life in 1878, whilst riding a horse, during the Vale of White Horse Hunt. 

This book was published by Ward, Lock, Bowden, And Co, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London, with offices in New York and Melbourne. 

This book is not dated; however, I can date it to between approximately 1891 and 1893 for the following reasons: In 1878, the publisher built a new office called ‘Warwick House’. In 1882 offices were opened in New York City, and in 1884 in Melbourne. 1891, James Bowden came into a three-way partnership. He had started working at Ward and Lock in 1869 and after he became a partner, the business became Ward, Lock, Bowden, And Co and then in 1893 it was converted into a limited company and became Ward Lock and Bowden Ltd. This book dates to after Bowden was added to the business name, but prior to when it became a limited company, which dates it to between 1891 and 1893. 

This is in red half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. The spine is panelled, with gilt decoration and lettering.  The cover is intact and robust. There is a little wear to the cover, more-so to the edges, corners, and on the spine. There is also some fading to the leather on the spine, and some small or light marks. Please see the photographs which I have provided for further reference. 

Inside, the pages are lightly tanned, which is consistent with a book of this age. The pages are in an overall very neat, and clean state, with only the very occasional small mark/small fold to just a couple of pages. A few of the edges of the pages are uneven and roughly cut, but this is highly likely due to the construction of this book and is all part of its beautiful history. The page leaves were probably uncut and then severed with a pen knife. There are small rips to the edge of a few pages. These are all minimal and do not obscure the text. On the front pastedown there is an ex libris plate pasted for “William Bruce Reid”. However, there are no further pen or pencil marks written inside this book. The pages are tightly bound. There are no missing pages and so all 363 pages are present. Please study the photos carefully as to the condition of this book, as they do form part of the description. 

This really is a lovely example of this book. 

This measures approximately 18.5 cm by 12.5 cm and 2.6 cm wide. It weighs approximately 481 grams. 

Thank you so much for looking.