A nice touch is the illustrated page numbers shaped like leaves.
A HISTORY OF THE COUNTIES OF FRESNO, TULARE & KERN, CALIFORNIA 1974
This version is illustrated in a style that feels both classic and fresh.
Historic Aircraft by Steve McDonald (1991, Hardcover, Illustrated,
A nice touch is the illustrated spine that looks good on a shelf.
MILTON’S PARADISE LOST EDITED BY HENRY C. WALSH, AM 1900
This book stands out because it’s illustrated by a famous artist.