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Paperback / softback. New.

Paperback / softback. New.

Hardback. New.

New.

New York: H. Long & Brother, 1853. 1st Edition. Cloth. Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 1st edition. A Good copy. 8vo., viii, 9-394, (2 pages of ads) pp. Bound in the publisher's grey cloth, with title on spine in gilt, and publisher's monogram on the front board in blind. Spine lettering and design faded. Light to moderate soiling to the boards. Previous owner's neat signature on a front end paper and title page. Rear blank end papers contain 3 old, hand-written recipes. Light scattered foxing. A Good copy. ***Mrs. Hale wrote many volumes of poetry, was an editor of Godey's Lady's Book, was instrumental in establishing Thanksgiving as a National Holiday, and is probably best remembered as the author of "Mary had a Little Lamb". ***.

New York: Sheldon Blakeman & Co, 1853. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Orig. blind stamped cloth with lettered spine. viii, 9-394 pp. Cloth a little worn, mostly rubbed quite heavily and foxed. Gilt on spine dulled. New front endpaper. First and last few leaves foxed, remainder of book with light scattered foxing. Some small pencil notations and tick marks. Ad at the back for "The Watchman," published by H. Long & Bro., NY. Still av ery good copy of this uncommon work.