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Fred and Maria and Me

B
12 years ago
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Description

 This book appears to have a leather cover embossed with goldleaf design and wording. The edges of the pages also have goldleaf on them.

Inside there is a photo of the author and a fine (rice paper?) page with her name printed in red ink.

The following pages after that have the following information - 

The author is E.P. Prentiss.

It has illustrations by W. Magrath(b?)

New York and London

G.P. Putnam's Sons

The Knickerbocker Press

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by CHARLES SCRIBNER & CO.

In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York

Copyright, 1895, by GEORGE L. PRENTISS (In renewal from 1895)

I don't like opening this old book but have seen at least 5 illustrations in it. All pages are intact except for one illustration which was "floating" when book was found.

Pages are soft and supple, white to cream in color with very light yellowing along the edges of the pages (less than 1/16")

 

Category Books and Manuscripts
Medium Cover appears to be made of thin leather, cardboard and a heavyweight paper for the inside pages.
Distinguishing marks Front cover and spine of book have goldleaf designs and lettering
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 5 1/2" tall X 3 13/16" wide X 1/2" thick
Date Period Late 1800's
Weight 4 1/4 oz
History This book was found between two quilts in a box of handed down items belonging to a recently deceased family member. I'm not sure about its origin.
Price Paid (If known) 0 - found in hand-me-down boxes
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