Over THE Teacups

The hardcover is bound in red cloth with gilt lettering on the spine, showing some wear typical of its age, including scuffing and edge wear. The spine and binding remain intact, although the absence of a dust jacket is noted. The pages are clean with minor yellowing, consistent with a book from 1895.

"Over the Teacups" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of essays published by Houghton, Mifflin and Company in 1895, with printing by The Riverside Press, Cambridge. This hardcover edition features a classic red cloth binding with gilt lettering on the spine, reflecting the typical design of the period. Holmes, a prominent American physician, poet, and essayist, offers a reflective and conversational style in this work, engaging readers with insights on various topics over metaphorical tea conversations. This edition is a testament to late 19th-century literature and is a valuable piece for collectors interested in classic essays. The book is in good condition for its age, though it lacks a dust jacket, which is common for books of this era.