Parts 1 and 2 bound together; 218; 208 pages; Scattered foxing, otherwise unmarked and secure in original blue cloth binding, The extensive gilt decoration mostly rubbed away, cloth quite worn at spine ends and corners. Free endpapers lacking, contents complete, including three full page colour plates of flowers (Rhodedendrum, Calliopse, Poets Lily & Pink) and three b&w engravings (Ermena Gray, Ancient Athens, The Shadows of the Past) OCLC Number: 35897620 Contents include a poem titled Merry Christmas by Mrs. F. Burge Smith, a story titled Maggie Turner's Christmas Feast, two articles by A. Wilder titled (1) The Education Suitable for Women and (2) Female Influence; a story by Fannie Fortescue titled Confessions of a Flirt; The Stepmother by Mary C. Vaughan, etc.; Experience the pleasure of reading and appreciating this actual printed item. It has its own physical history that imbues it with a character lacking in ephemeral electronic renderings.

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Title

LADIES' SOUVENIR - A Gift for All Seasons Highly Embellished with Three Colour Plates of Flowers and steel engravings

Publisher

H. Dayton, New York

Publication Date

1850

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Good

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At The Antiquarian Book Shop, located in Georgetown - an historic neighborhood of Washington, D.C. - we have been buying, selling & appraising rare, interesting and scholarly books for nearly 30 years. Currently, our catalogued inventory includes about 6,000 books from the sixteenth century through the twentieth century in a variety of subject areas. About a third of our books are published prior to 1900; the rest of our stock comprises collectible, interesting and scholarly books. We have added images of many of the items listed to better convey their quality and condition. If you'd like to see an image of any particular item that is not yet illustrated, please contact us. We can provide professional appraisals and are interested in buying significant collections of books. Contact us for details of fee structure for appraisals. Thank you for considering our offerings.

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