Description: The Amaranth; or, Token of Remembrance. A Christmas and New Year's Gift for MDCCCXLIX. Boston: Published by Phillips & Sampson, 1849. 322 pp, 6 pl, 7.25 x 4.75", 12mo. In fair condition. Leather boards scuffed at edges & bumped/worn at corners. Both front and rear hinges split at both head and tail - fragile. Gilt lettering deco is soiled from general age-related wear, but overall bright and clean. Head and tail of spine beginning to ship - binding exposed. All edges gilt. Gift inscription found on front end-page: Presented to Miss Jane D. Michell. By her friend. Front gutter split at engraved title page - cording exposed. Water dampness stain exhibited to bottom corner throughout text-block. Moderate foxing throughout text-block, especially to plates & their respective tissue guards. Some instances of pencil marginalia. All plates present. Binding is intact, but fragile at hinges. Please see photos. Oliver Pelton (1798-1882) was an American engraver, at one time working in partnership with W.D. Terry as Pelton & Terry. He engraved bank notes and produced a number of book illustrations. He lived in CT. Mary Leman Grimstone (Gillies) (1796-1869) was a British poet and novelist. She wrote about women's rights and one of the first Australian novels, "Louise Egerton." "The Heroine of the Huon" "Blighted Homes" and "Fireside Affections" are all works she wrote featured in this gift book. COLI1848ADGB11/23 - HK935
Price: 175 USD
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Fine Binding
Language: English
Special Attributes: Collector's Edition, Illustrated
Author: Multiple
Publisher: Phillips & Sampson
Topic: Short Stories
Subject: Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
