The Young Lady's Sunday Book: A Practical Manual of the Christian Duties of Piety, Benevolence and Self-Government. Prepared With Particular Reference to the Formation of the Female Character

"'The Author of The Young Man's Own Book

Published by Desilver, Thomas & Co., Philadelphia, 1836

About this Item

Engraved frontispiece and title page from the first edition (Philadelphia: Key and Biddle / Edward C. Biddle, 1833). Frontispiece engraving "Meditation" by William Boxall / engraved by George B. Ellis ; title page engraving "Sunday Evening" by W. Hamilton / also engraved by George B. Ellis. Title page for this 1836 edition follows, published by Desilver, Thomas & Co. 24mo, ribbed leather, title in gilt on front board, ribbon bookmark present but detached, 320 pages. Condition is VERY GOOD: binding is tight, light rubbing to extremities, toning and light foxing to endpapers, foxing to engravings around edges, light scattered faint foxing throughout. A nice copy. Covers "the practical part of Christianity" while discussing topics such as poverty, self-deception, self-denial, fortitude, forgiveness gentleness, enthusiasm, propriety of behavior, how to keep the heart, friendship, true and false sensibility, habits, and more. Size: 24mo - over 5 - 5¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Young Lady's Sunday Book: A Practical Manual of the Christian Duties of Piety, Benevolence and Self-Government. Prepared With Particular Reference to the Formation of the Female Character
• Publisher: Desilver, Thomas & Co., Philadelphia
• Publication Date: 1836
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: William Boxall, W. Hamilton, George B. Ellis
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Social Life and Customs.
  • Philosophy / Religion / Spirituality
  • Women's Studies