This is the head of the 1853 T. Nelson & Sons "Nelson's Library for Travellers and the Fireside" Reprint. The head is mostly intact except for a separating spine on the top right corner. the other parts of the binding are together except for wear on the corners.
This is the tail of the 1853 T. Nelson & Sons "Nelson's Library for Travellers and the Fireside" Reprint. The tail is mostly intact except for a lifted spine on the right corner and some wear on the bottom of the front and back.