The memoirs of the late Miss Emma Humphries of Frome, England : with a series of letters to young ladies on the influence of religion in the formation of their moral and intellectual character . . . / by T. East
1819, First Edition. Boston : Samuel T. Armstrong. Finely bound in modern aniline calf over marble boards. Raised bands with a burgundy morocco gilt-blocked label. Spine compartments uniformly tooled in gilt. New endpapers. Pages somewhat tanned with some scattered foxing. Previous owner's inscription on blank prelim. page. Provenance: From the library of the New England Historic, Genealogical Society with their uninked embossed stamp to the title page. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Further scans, images and additional bibliographical material available on request. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 236 pages; 1st American edition. 236p. 15cm. Subjects: Emma Humphries, 1802-1815 -- Biography -- Education -- Religious aspects. Religious education. Young women -- Conduct of life -- 19th century. Item #220093
Price: €125.00