Boston: James R. Osgood and Co, 1878. First edition, square, thin 8vo, pp. [44]; wood-engraved illustrations throughout; original terracotta cloth stamped in gilt on spine, and in gilt and black on upper cover, beveled edges, a.e.g.; spine ends worn, else very good. BAL 298: "Reprinted from The Ballad of Babie Bell..., 1859."

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Bookseller: Rulon-Miller Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 29939
Title: Baby [sic] bell ... with illustrations
Author: ALDRICH, THOMAS BAILEY
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: James R. Osgood and Co
Place of Publication: Boston
Date Published: 1878
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