The Magnolia; or, the Gift-book of Friendship.
Arnold, Clara (editor).
Boston: Phillips, Sampson, and Co, 1854. 8vo. 287 pp. Rubbing to all edges, esp upper corners and spine end. Scuffing to back cover, very light scuffing to front cover. Hinge cracked. Light browning/soiling to endpapers, browning/light foxing to text. Previous owner's inscription (v. faded) to ffep and presentation plate. Light offsetting from title page illustration and presentation plate. Gilt to textblock rubbed/faded; gilt illustration to covers bright. Poetry and fiction anthology--19th cent gift book. Includes 5 b&w illustrations plus presentation and title plates. "The Magnolia, Friendship: 'We have been friends together/ In sunshine and in shade,/ Since first beneath the chestnut trees,/ In infancy we played.." Good Leather (Item ID: 112986)
$45.00
