Lilias and Her Cousins, published anonymously in 1860, is a genuine mid-Victorian antique — over 165 years old and a rare survivor of a specific and often overlooked category of 19th century publishing: anonymous authorship. Books published without a named author were not uncommon in the Victorian era, often for reasons of modesty, gender, or personal circumstance, adding a layer of mystery to volumes like this one.
The brown cloth binding with gold lettering is a classic mid-Victorian design, understated and elegant, the kind of book that has aged with quiet dignity over a century and a half.
Antique condition — fading and wear throughout, entirely consistent with a book approaching 165 years of age. Ships from Altadena, CA.
