Little Bessie (association copy)

Rev. George H. Smyth

Verlag: Robert Carter and Brothers, New York, 1881

Beschreibung

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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1007

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Little Bessie (association copy)

Verlag: Robert Carter and Brothers, New York

Erscheinungsdatum: 1881

Einband: Leather bound

Zustand: Very good

Signiert: Signatur des Verfassers

Auflage: First Edition.