Poetry Poets American 1871 leather book Moral Religion engravings beautiful rare United States 378-9 (a fascinating discussion of

378-9 (a fascinating discussion of Chiquet & his wife as printers and merchants of prints & maps)

10 1/2' x 8 1/2"

small chipping to spines

well preserved and attractive

earlier owners trying to pry it open to examine it

Poetry Poets American 1871 leather book Moral Religion engravings beautiful rare United States 378-9 (a fascinating discussion ofOrnate and beautiful 19th century American Victorian leather bound poetry book. Moral and Religious Quotations from the Poets, Topically Arranged: Comprising Choice Selections from Six Hundred Authors, Compiled by Rev. William Rice, A. M. 1871, New York, Carlton & Lanahan. pp. 338. Publishers full grained leather, ornately stamped in blind with Victorian era patterning and decorations, gilt lettered spine with two raised bands. Beautiful interior