The White Dove
Charlestown, Mass. G.W. Hobbs, 1854. Hardcover. 32 p.: hand-colored illustrations; 10 cm. Orange paper over boards; illustrations and decorative borders on both boards. A collection of poetry. The first poem, The White Dove, is an abridged version of a by Elizabeth W. Townsend (b. 1808). No date of publication. George W. Hobbs published in Charlestown, Mass., from 1853 or 1854 to 1873 or later. Pet Story Books, No. II. Contents: The White Dove; or, Little Jacob's Temptation -- The Walk -- How to be Happy -- The Foolish Fish -- Lucy and Dicky -- The Nest -- The Baby -- The Dog. Very scarce. In Very Good- Condition: front board is detached; back board is attached via an old owner's sewn repair; boards are lightly soiled; edges rubbed; faint dampstain along fore-edges; otherwise, clean and bright. Very Good -. Item #005243
Price: $42.00