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THE LADIES' VASE; OR POLITE MANUAL FOR YOUNG LADIES. ORIGINAL AND SELECTED BY AN AMERICAN LADY. EIGHTH EDITION.

Hartford, CT: 1849, H. S. Parsons and Co.
vi, 139 pp. HC. 24mo, 11,5 x 7,5 cm.
Illustrations: Engravings.
[Small Gift Books - Women's Etiquette - Women's Issues]
[Social History - Cultural History]
[Etiquette]
With frontispiece engraving, fine engraved end pieces, partially hand coloured. Light green cloth over board with blind embossed decoration. Originally with all edges gilt, gilt spine title and floral design on front cover, all mostly worn off now. Scarce little book.
Lightly foxed/stained throughout, 2cm slit in cloth at spine. Binding firm. Cover well worn.

ID: 993796

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