The Old Corner Bookstore in Boston, 1883. Images show some multi-volume boxed sets, some slipcases with thumb cutouts, and possibly a few jacketed volumes among the mostly unjacketed ones. Looking for additional photos of 19th and early 20th century bookshops, British, European or American, with similar or better detail. Click images to enlarge. [Boston Public Library]

While the book is in progress, all postings have been removed from the site at the request of the publisher. I still welcome information about early jackets and publishers' boxes. email: bookmarkstore@att.net