Nice collection of 10 decorative publishers gilt cloth books -- all by and/ or about women. Unique 19th century group

*Offered as unique mid-19th century shelf decoration; an inexpensive collection at but $30 per volume!

10 different, old, mostly American women-related books of the 1840-50's era, each well preserved enough to be worthy of display individually, together or for gift-giving.

All issued mid-19th century, in their original bindings.

Collection includes numerous examples of nice period decorative gilt book binding art. Seven contain illustrations, often steel engravings, sometime wood engraved.

Titles are:

Arabella W. Stuart: The Lives of Mrs. Ann. H. Judson and Mrs. Sarah B. Judson... (Buffalo, 1853)
Letters of Rachel Lady Russell (Philadelphia, 1854)
Mrs. L.H. Sigourney: The Young Ladies' Offering; Or Gems of Prose and Poetry (Boston, 1849)
PC. Headley: The Life of the Empress Josephine, First Wife of Napoleon (Auburn, 1852)
Jeannie June: Jennie Jineiana: Talks on Women's Topics (Boston, 1864)
Emily C. Judson: Memoir of Sarah B. Judson of the American Mission to Burmah (New York, 1850)
Women of Worth: A Book for Girls (London, c.1850)
Mrs. Newton Crosland: Memorable Women: The Story of Their Lives (Boston, 1854)
Wm. A. Alcott: The Young Mother Or Management of Children In Regard to Health (Boston, 1838)
A.B. Muzzey: The Young Maiden (Boston, 1843)

Overall books are in Good to at times VG and all in completely acceptable condition. Bindings lightly rubbed or age worn, joints with small scuff spots, some rubbing, signs of usage and handling.

Collection measures c. 12" across shelf.

Tallest volume measures c. 7 3/4" H; shortest measures c. 6 3/4" H.

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