Complete Set of "Little Bessie's Country Stories" by Thomas Miller

Published by Sheldon & Company, New York, New York, 1869

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First edition of a complete set of "Little Bessie's Country Stories" by Thomas Miller, published by Sheldon & Company. They were issued in September 1868 (despite the 1869 imprint) alongside six other titles, similarly bound in highly attractive violet colored publisher's cloth ("Little Rosy's Travels"). The six volumes in this complete set of "Little Bessie's Country Stories" include: "Sheep and the Lamb"; "Young Donkey and the Little Gooseherd"; "Little Rabbit-Keepers"; "Cock of the Walk"; "Cows in the Water"; and "Young Angler". Interestingly, this set has contemporary ink inscriptions that read "Lizzie Xmas 1865"-- which calls the date of publication into question. Each of the six volume is: single vol. (4.5" by 3.25"), approx. 62 pp., in-text illus., in original violet publisher's cloth stamped in blind on boards and gold on spines. A couple Victorian scraps on flyleaves, contemporary ink inscription from early owner. Good to very good. Some light surface wear/rubbing to bindings. Internally fine. …

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Title
Complete Set of "Little Bessie's Country Stories" by Thomas Miller
Author
Thomas Miller
Publisher
Sheldon & Company, New York, New York
Publication year
1869
Edition
1st Edition
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