Published by Taylor & Walton. London, 1848
Seller: Addyman Books, Hay-on-Wye, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 138.37
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketTaylor & Walton. London. 1848. First edition, though the author was from the US, this was only published in the UK. Small slim 8vo hardback. Original green cloth, gilt. Spine creased and cocked, boards lightly stained. Lovely engraved vignette of reading children to title page. Illustrated throughout the text with other charming vignettes and decorations. Light ink prize presentation, also to title page. Pages browned. Generally a clean and sound copy of a scarce item. Gorham D. Abbott was an American clergyman, educator, and author who specialized in higher education for women.