Pansy’s Wish: A Christmas Fantasy, With a Moral
by ALDRICH, THOMAS BAILEY
- Used
- first
- Condition
- First Edition; presumed second printing; original printed wrappers; an excellent copy. The Bibliography of American Literature (
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Published for the Mass. Homeopathic Hospital by Marion & Co., n.d. [probably 1870]. First Edition; presumed second printing; original printed wrappers; an excellent copy. The Bibliography of American Literature (#270) devotes a lengthy discussion to the printing history of this book. In brief, the book was produced by the two young daughters of Aldrich’s Beacon Hill neighbor and intimate friend, Dr. Israel Talbot, for sale at a fair held to benefit the hospital. Apparently, the first printing was done on a cheap amateur press that Marion Talbot owned, and she reprinted the pamphlet on a more expensive “Novelty” press which she found for sale at the local Mechanics’ Fair.
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- Bookseller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14655P
- Title
- Pansy’s Wish: A Christmas Fantasy, With a Moral
- Author
- ALDRICH, THOMAS BAILEY
- Book Condition
- Used - First Edition; presumed second printing; original printed wrappers; an excellent copy. The Bibliography of American Literature (
- Publisher
- Published for the Mass. Homeopathic Hospital by Marion & Co.
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- n.d. [probably 1870]
Terms of Sale
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Items are returnable for any reason for a full refund. Please inform us within three days of receipt and provide the reason for the return.
About the Seller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Newton, Massachusetts
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
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- Fair
- is a worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc....