The young lady's book : a manual of elegant recreations, exercises, and pursuits.

Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Boston : A. Bowen, and Carter & Hendee; Philadelphia : Carey & Lea [1830]
Description
504 p. : ill., front., plates ; 18 cm.

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Special Collections - Graphic Arts Collection Hamilton 450 Browse related items Reading Room Request

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    Notes
    • Added t.p. engraved and illuminated.
    • A reprint of the English edition, with engravings after the original cuts by Abel Bowen, Alexander Anderson and others. Cf. Preface (signed Abel Bowen) and W.J. Linton's History of wood-engraving in America (1882) p. 10-11.
    • Also includes engravings by A. Hartwell and J.C. Crossman.
    • Imperfect: frontispiece by Bowen, lacking.
    Binding note
    Original stamped leather binding and gilt edges, with the initials C.S. on front cover. End papers in imitation of lace designs.
    References
    Hamilton, S. American book illustrators (1968 ed.), no. 450
    LCCN
    35032116
    OCLC
    11806415
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