London: John F. Shaw and Co., c. 1883. Binding: Contemporary full green calf. Top cover with decorative gilt coat of arms of Bishop Ridley College in St. Catherines, Ontario. Spine in six compartments of raised bands. Gilt text on morocco label on 2 and 4. Gilt decoration on 1, 3, 5, and 6. All edges marbled. Pasted and free marbled endpapers. , Notes: Grace Stebbing (1840-1936) was an ardent churchwoman who, at an early age, dedicated herself to literature and dedicated a tithe of her earnings to charitable causes. Stebbing wrote numerous articles for family periodicals such as the Girl's Own Paper, The Quiver, and The Sunday at Home as well has dozens of historical novels and moral tales for young adult readers. In her long life, she knew many prominent persons including Carmen Sylva, the Queen Consort of Romania, and George Cruikshank. Bookplate from Bishop Ridley College on verso of top cover dated 1883. The book was awarded to a student for academic excellence., Size: 8vo (177x118mm). , Illustration: Illustrated with a frontispiece and several other etchings. , Category: Book Literature. A fine example of this work bound in full contemporary green gilt calf. Item #B5371

Binding: Contemporary full green calf. Top cover with decorative gilt coat of arms of Bishop Ridley College in St. Catherines, Ontario. Spine in six compartments of raised bands. Gilt text on morocco label on 2 and 4. Gilt decoration on 1, 3, 5, and 6. All edges marbled. Pasted and free marbled endpapers. , Notes: Grace Stebbing (1840-1936) was an ardent churchwoman who, at an early age, dedicated herself to literature and dedicated a tithe of her earnings to charitable causes. Stebbing wrote numerous articles for family periodicals such as the Girl's Own Paper, The Quiver, and The Sunday at Home as well has dozens of historical novels and moral tales for young adult readers. In her long life, she knew many prominent persons including Carmen Sylva, the Queen Consort of Romania, and George Cruikshank. Bookplate from Bishop Ridley College on verso of top cover dated 1883. The book was awarded to a student for academic excellence., Size: 8vo (177x118mm). , Illustration: Illustrated with a frontispiece and several other etchings. , Category: Book Literature.

Price: $175.00