THE FORGET-ME-NOT: A CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR, AND BIRTHDAY GIFT. ("The Forget Me Not.") [Mid-19th century gift book.]
Published by New York: Leavitt and Allen, [no date - circa 1855].
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.David Hallinan, Bookseller
AbeBooks seller since March 23, 1998
Condition: Used
US$ 80.00
Quantity: 1 available
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Decorative binding. viii, 9-264 pages. Hardcover: H 19cm x L 13cm. Original full brown leather with embossed decoration to boards with each having a bright blue lacquered centerpiece with gilt stamped border and title lettering, mild scuffing to lacquer upon rear board's centerpiece, some abrasion at spine head and along joints as well as at board edges with corners worn, chip at spine heel, gilt stamped spine lettering and decoration rubbed but remains reasonably bright. All edges gilt. Ownership inscription dated 1859 upon front free endpaper; b/w frontispiece plate opposite hand-colored presentation plate; four b/w lithographic plates within text of which the last lacks its tissue guard. One quire and one plate pulled; moisture stains at top edges of rear leaves; closed tear at top margin of pages 215/216; top corner of pages 73/74 removed; pencil scribble on page 75. Features an anthology of short stories in a gift edition format which was popular during the mid-19th century. Text includes "The Sisters of Albano" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, "The Baron's Vow" by Miss Power, "An Evening at Home" and "The Christmas Party" by Kate Sutherland, etc. A good+ copy of a handsome 19th century gift book.…
Seller Inventory # Z626X-10377
Bibliographic details
- Title
- THE FORGET-ME-NOT: A CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR, AND BIRTHDAY GIFT. ("The Forget Me Not.") [Mid-19th century gift book.]
- Author
- Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, Miss Power, Kate Sutherland, et al (contributors). Leavitt and Allen (publishers).
- Publisher
- New York: Leavitt and Allen, [no date - circa 1855].
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Seller catalogs
- Fine Binding
David Hallinan, Bookseller
Columbus, MS, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since March 23, 1998
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| First item | US$ 7.50 | US$ 22.50 |
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DAVID HALLINAN, BOOKSELLER - specializing in out-of-print, uncommon, and scarce books in all subjects. Mailing address is PO BOX 463, COLUMBUS, MS 39703. Inventory available for inspection at a local antique mall generally from 10am-5pm Tuesday thru Saturday.
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David Hallinan, Bookseller
MS, U.S.A.
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DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL VISA AND MASTERCARD ORDERS ARE ACCEPTED FOR ALL ITEMS VIA ADVANCED BOOK EXCHANGE'S SHOPPING BASKET. Payment is also gladly accepted via US$ checks or money orders sent to our store address or via PayPal (we no longer process credit cards ourselves). Domestic U.S. orders mostly shipped via Post Office Media Mail or Priority Mail with UPS and FedEx considered for large/heavy folios, multi-volume sets, and particularly valuable books. Digital images of most items are available upon request. Books are returnable within seven days after receipt but please notify by email or phone first. All items listed are subject to prior sale. Mailing address is PO Box 463, Columbus, MS 39703. Email: DavidHallinan@yahoo.com. Phone: (662) 425-1687. With advance notice (1-2 days) inventory can be shown/left/picked-up at a Columbus, Mississippi antique mall.
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