Small 8vo, pp. [i-v], 156+ frontis. Turkish marbled endpapers and greek key tooled pattern, with title and author to spine. Rubbing and softening to leather. Inscription to title page: Dear Mamma in memory of. [Little Bessie]. The memorial biography of an apparently religiously faithful and unusually charming child, who died at the age of 10. Advertisements from time of publication highlight the faith-building tenets of the story, as well as suggesting comfort to those additionally bereaved. 'In pencil ' When George High Smyth (Craig H. Smyth's father) was 6 years old (this written by Craig H. Smyth). One in holdings, Library of Congress. Seller Inventory # 1007

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Title: Little Bessie (association copy)

Publisher: Robert Carter and Brothers, New York

Publication Date: 1881

Binding: Leather bound

Condition: Very good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition.

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Women, History, Art, Culture, Poetry, Radicalism, Americana. Fine and Small Press. The Story of Us.

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