Great Singers Faustina Bordoni to Henrietta Sontag. First Series

Ferris, George T.

Published by D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1891

12mo. [2], 220 pages, [2]. Half paper and brown cloth hardcover. Printed musical notes on the front cover. Gilt decorations and title on the spine. Top edge shaded dark red. Light edge and shelf wear to the covers. Light toning to the end sheets. Interior contents clean. Gift inscription written on the front paste down reads - "Annie Stephens from Mr Doran of Grand Rapids, Mich." Provenance from the estate of the Mitchell family in Atlanta, Georgia. Inscription is likely for Annie Stephens (1870-1910) daughter of Annie Fitzgerald Stephens (1844-1934) and John Stephens (1833-1896). Her sister was Mary Isabell Stephens Mitchell. Annie Stephens was an aunt to Margaret Mitchell. Annie Elizabeth Fitzgerald Stephens (1844 -1934) married John Stephens in 1863. She was a landowner, political activist, and devout Catholic. The family had 12 children including Annie Stephens and Mary Isabell (Maybelle) Stephens Mitchell. Annie Fitzgerald Stephens was the grandmother of Margaret Mitchell and Stephens Mitchell. Many consider Annie Fitzgerald Stephens the inspiration for "Scarlett O'Hara" in Gone With the Wind. She was not well liked by her family (including Margaret) and was considered a vulgar woman. Seller Inventory # 28456

Bibliographic Details

Title: Great Singers Faustina Bordoni to Henrietta ...
Publisher: D. Appleton and Company, New York
Publication Date: 1891
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good