Ruth's Sacrifice; or Life on the Rappahannock

Black cloth covers have embossing, blind stamping, gilt at spine. Boards show some smudges, heavy edgewear. Corners are worn, with exposed board. See photos. Spine is rounded, has gilt text and is darkened with chipped, frayed ends. See photos. Binding is secure, with stitching visible at some openings. Pastedowns and feps have some staining, light edgewear, owner's marks. Frontispiece is present. Illustrations are bright and clear. Interior is gently age-toned, exhibits some smudges. Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.** PS2025.1106** 259 pages. 4 7/8 x 7 3/8 inches** Publisher's black cloth boards, with textured embossing and blind stamped frame and decoration. Unstated third edition of this novel about slavery, with illustrations by John H. Manning. Condition is Very Good Minus, with wear to the board edges and chipped spine ends.** This epistolary novel about slavery, set in Virginia, was first published in 1853 as Cousin Franck's Household by Pocahontas. In 1863 the novel was re-issued with the title Ruth's Sacrifice, published in Boston by Charles H. Pearson and Graves & Young. The 1864 imprint has the 1863 copyright.** Illustrations drawn by John H. Manning. The engravings are by George H. Hayes and Franklin Hodge.** "Postage for oversized and international shipping will be calculated by size and weight. AbeBooks shipping quotes are ESTIMATES only. Seller Inventory #010360"**.…