1902 “Leila or The Siege of Granada” by Lord Lytton | Antique Half Leather & Marbled Binding

A beautifully bound antique edition of Leila or The Siege of Granada by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, published in London by George Routledge & Sons in 1902.

This handsome volume features a richly aged half leather binding with marbled paper boards and matching marbled page edges, giving it the timeless character collectors seek in turn-of-the-century libraries. The spine retains elegant gilt detailing and raised bands, while the interior carries an early handwritten inscription dated July 3rd, 1908, adding to its historic charm and provenance.

An exceptional decorative and literary piece for collectors of Victorian fiction, gothic literature, and finely bound antique books.

Details:

• Leila or The Siege of Granada
• By The Right Hon. Lord Lytton
• George Routledge & Sons, London
• Published 1902
• Half leather binding with marbled boards
• Marbled page edges
• Gilt spine detailing
• Handwritten 1908 inscription

Condition:
Beautiful antique condition with age-related wear consistent with use and age. Leather shows rubbing and wear at edges and corners, with some scuffing to the spine. Interior pages remain clean and well preserved overall with light foxing present in places.

A striking shelf piece with rich old-world character.

Book Summary

Leila or The Siege of Granada – Lord Lytton

Set during the final days of Moorish Spain, Leila or The Siege of Granada is a historical romance filled with political intrigue, war, forbidden love, and cultural conflict. The novel follows the fall of Granada in the late 15th century as Christian forces close in on the last Muslim stronghold in Spain. Against this dramatic backdrop, Lord Lytton weaves a romantic and tragic tale exploring loyalty, identity, ambition, and the collapse of an empire.

Rich in atmosphere and historical detail, the novel captures the grandeur and tension of medieval Spain while reflecting the sweeping, emotional style that made Victorian historical fiction so enduringly popular.