A Victorian Goncalo Alves Library bookcase (possibly Gillows) the projecting cornice above two large  glazed doors enclosing 5 adjustable shelves to each side  the projecting base with panelled cupboard doors opening to reveal one large shelf on a plinth base
The rare timber Goncalo Alves was first introduced in to England by the famous firm Gillows of Lancaster Goncalo Alves, a Brazilian wood also known as Albuera or Zebra wood, which was used by gillows Lancaster firm from 1823 to around 1865 for a wide range of furniture. In 1833 Gillow & Co described Albuera as a 'fine dark wood' and it cost 40% more than mahogany, but was less expensive than rosewood. In 1848 the company called it 'Rio zebra wood' proving its Brazilian origins
Dimension
Height 110 Inches the top  73 Inches
Length 61 Inches
Depth 24 Inches