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Bronte (Rev. Patrick) The Cottage in the Wood; or the Art of becoming Rich and Happy, 1818,...
Bronte (Rev. Patrick)
The Cottage in the Wood; or the Art of becoming Rich and Happy, 1818, Bradford, T. Inkersley, Second Edition, engraved frontispiece by E. Stather after F. James, pp. 69 + [2]; 19th century quarter green roan, rubbed and bumped brown boards with upper joint splitting so cover (with first leaf) almost detached; '73' twice in black felt pen (one crossed) to cover, gilt-lettered spine very scuffed and frayed at head and tail, internally good condition but with Colne and District Local History Society Library stamps to front pastedown and above colophon, with 1953 presentation inscription to the Society from a previous owner to final blank
The Cottage in the Wood; or the Art of becoming Rich and Happy, 1818, Bradford, T. Inkersley, Second Edition, engraved frontispiece by E. Stather after F. James, pp. 69 + [2]; 19th century quarter green roan, rubbed and bumped brown boards with upper joint splitting so cover (with first leaf) almost detached; '73' twice in black felt pen (one crossed) to cover, gilt-lettered spine very scuffed and frayed at head and tail, internally good condition but with Colne and District Local History Society Library stamps to front pastedown and above colophon, with 1953 presentation inscription to the Society from a previous owner to final blank
Sold for £750
Estimated at £300 - £500
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