The Ivy Wreath: With Beautiful Illustrations
Philadelphia: Lindsay and Blakiston, 1849. First Edition. 12mo, 175 pages, publisher's original gilt-lettered and decorated blue cloth covered boards. All edges gilt. Illustrated with black-and-white steel engravings and a chromolithographic vignette title page. Now protected in a clear archival mylar jacket. A charming mid-19th-century gift book for young readers, The Ivy Wreath offers a collection of moral tales, poems, and reflections intended to both instruct and delight. Authored by Mary Hughs—an English-born writer and educator known for her popular juvenile literature—the volume exemplifies the sentimental and didactic tone typical of children’s books of the period. Published by Lindsay & Blakiston, a prominent Philadelphia firm, the book features steel-engraved illustrations and an ornate title page, making it as visually appealing as it is edifying. It stands as a fine example of the Victorian-era tradition of decorative gift books designed to promote virtue and refinement in the youth of the day. Previous owner's inscription, minor damage to spine, minimal rubbing and wear, minimal foxing, else in very good + condition. Item #156
Price: $450.00