{"product_id":"antique-swedish-poetry-volume-dikter-by-carl-snoilsky-femte-samlingen-decorative-gilt-binding-with-ex-libris","title":"Antique Swedish Poetry Volume — Dikter by Carl Snoilsky (Femte Samlingen), Decorative Gilt Binding with Ex Libris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eItem: Antique Swedish Poetry Volume — Dikter by Carl Snoilsky (Femte Samlingen), Decorative Gilt Binding with Ex Libris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Description\u003cbr\u003eA beautifully bound Swedish poetry volume titled Dikter (“Poems”) by Carl Snoilsky, labeled “Femte Samlingen” (Fifth Collection) and published in Stockholm by Hugo Gebers Förlag. The book features a richly decorated red cloth binding with elaborate gilt and black ornamental tooling on both covers and spine, typical of late-19th-century Scandinavian publisher’s bindings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside the front pastedown is a printed ex libris bookplate for Arvid Frisell, depicting a classical building within an ornate cartouche. A handwritten collector or bookseller note is also present on the facing page, likely documenting bibliographic details and ownership history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe volume retains gilt page edges and clean typography, with Swedish-language poetry printed on high-quality paper. The binding design is especially striking and decorative — making the book as appealing for display as for reading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra:\u003cbr\u003eLate 19th century (likely circa 1890s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory:\u003cbr\u003eCarl Snoilsky (1841–1903) was a prominent Swedish poet, diplomat, and member of the Swedish Academy. He was widely celebrated in his lifetime for historical and lyrical poetry and is considered one of Sweden’s major literary figures of the late 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublisher’s cloth bindings like this became especially popular in Scandinavia during the late 1800s, when advances in stamping and cloth dyeing allowed publishers to produce highly decorative yet affordable books. Hugo Gebers was a well-known Stockholm publisher active in the late 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonalized bookplates (ex libris) such as the one for Arvid Frisell were commonly used by collectors and academics to mark ownership of private libraries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003eSweden (published Stockholm; later private library ownership indicated by ex libris) \/ Dallas TX Antique Dealer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials:\u003cbr\u003eCloth publisher’s binding\u003cbr\u003eGilt tooling and lettering\u003cbr\u003ePaper text block\u003cbr\u003ePrinted bookplate (ex libris)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eTBD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimers\u003cbr\u003eNoticeable wear to spine ends and corners\u003cbr\u003eLoss at lower spine edge\u003cbr\u003eLight handling wear to binding\u003cbr\u003eHandwritten note inserted on front endpaper\u003cbr\u003eInterior pages appear clean and stable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48231149994239,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/b21f6084-b778-475a-ab32-b7a66fb02a55.png?v=1772380964","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/fr\/products\/antique-swedish-poetry-volume-dikter-by-carl-snoilsky-femte-samlingen-decorative-gilt-binding-with-ex-libris","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}