Worthies of the World | H.W. Dulcken | Victorian Illustrated Biography Mirror A substantial Scottish horn spoon

A substantial Scottish horn spoon of traditional form

Bound in its striking original royal blue decorative cloth with elaborate black and gilt blocking

and made to last

making this tactile vessel a rare and characterful piece

adding both support and visual interest

Worthies of the World | H.W. Dulcken | Victorian Illustrated Biography Mirror A substantial Scottish horn spoonAn attractive Victorian copy of Worthies of the World, edited by H. W. Dulcken, Ph. D., and published by Ward, Lock & Co., London. This substantial illustrated volume presents historical and critical sketches of many of history's most influential figures, including statesmen, explorers, military leaders, monarchs, philosophers and religious reformers. Each biography is accompanied by detailed narrative and numerous engraved portrait illustrations,