Rare The Ladies Scrap-Book S. Andrus and Son Victorian Poetry Short Stories 1845

Description: The We’re offering The Ladies Scrap-Book. Published 1845 by S. Andrus and Son, Hartford, this first edition (see copyright information which states published "sixty-ninth year of the Independence of the United States of America") features green cloth on boards with ornate gilt stamped design on the covers, ornate gilt stamped accents and lettering on the spine, all edges gilt, a tissue-protected frontispiece, illustrated title page, lovely tissue-protected engravings; and contains poetry and short stories (some from magazines) by various writers including The Brazilian Bride by Hon. Mrs. Norton; The Shepherd by Shakespeare; Lake of the Dismal Swamp by Thomas Moore; The Kings Ward by Miss Mitford; The Sea by Lord Byron; The History of Perourou, or the Bellows Mender by Miss Helen Maria Williams, and others. This is an original edition not a reprint. This book measures apx. 4 5/8 x 7 3/4 in. (WxL) and contains 336pp. Good/fair condition (see photos and full description). Bright illustrations and clear text; binding tight; clean interior; no loose or torn pages; toning, scattered foxing, and stains due to age; gilt page edges significantly rubbed; edge and spine wear with fraying to head of spine and tear at foot of spine; covers soiled, scuffed, and faded; corners bumped; red marking on front pastedown and inscription on front endpaper; former owner's label in uppper right corner of back pastedown. (See photos) Lovely edition of a collection of Victorian literature. Combined shipping for multiple purchases. Please review the photos and description. Email us with any questions you have BEFORE you purchase. We offer a 30-day money-back GUARANTEE. Please email us with questions BEFORE you return any item. Be sure to visit Bees Book Collective Ebay Store for more great items!

Price: 99.99 USD

Location: Eden, North Carolina

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