The Prose Works of Mrs Ellis (Vol.1,II)

Mrs. Ellis (Sarah Stickney Ellis)

Published by Henry G. Langley, New York, 1845

About this Item

Two volumes. Hardcovers in Very Good condition, 8vo, pages: Vol.1:[vi],[1]-107,[blank],[1]-125,[blank],[1]-116,[1]-122; Vol.2:[iv],184,v,[vi],[7]-125,iv,[5]-140,[1]-54. Brown textured cloth with embossed borders and decoration, spine titles and decoration in gilt, decorative gilt cameo on top board, all edges gilt, yellow end-papers, text in two columns. Four sections of Vol.1 include: 'The Women of England'; 'The Daughters of England'; The Wives of England'; 'The Mothers of England'; Vol.2: 'The Poetry of Life'; 'Pictures of Private Life' (First and Second Series); and 'A Voice from the Vintage' (the sections are paginated independently). Boards of Vol.1 are slightly bowed, foxing to first and last few leaves; Vol.2 tail of spine frayed with minor loss, tips lightly bumped and lower tips frayed, light soiling to cloth, foxing especially to initial 8 and final leaves. Bookseller accession no.: 11B72/17730. Sarah Stickney Ellis, 1799-1872, was an English author focusing, usually in a conservative way, on women's roles in society. Extra postage may be required for international shipment of this 2-volume set.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Prose Works of Mrs Ellis (Vol.1,II)
• Publisher: Henry G. Langley, New York
• Publication Date: 1845
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good