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Elizabeth; or, The Exiles of Siberia: A Tale, Founded on Facts. New Edition.
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The Lady at Home: or, Leaves from the Every-Day Book of an American Woman
Elizabeth; or, The Exiles of Siberia: A Tale, Founded on Facts. New Edition.
Illustrated by: Benson John Lossing (American, 1813–1891)
Author: Timothy Shay Arthur (American, 1809–1885)
Author: Madame Sophie Cottin (French, 1770–1807)
Publisher: Leary & Getz (American, 19th century)
Author: Timothy Shay Arthur (American, 1809–1885)
Author: Madame Sophie Cottin (French, 1770–1807)
Publisher: Leary & Getz (American, 19th century)
1856
Place of Publication: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with two wood engravings
Dimensions
Overall: 15.5 x 10.4 x 3 cm (6 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Mabel I. Taylor
Accession NumberRES.39.106
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Philadelphia: Leary & Getz, 1856
Description(Philadelphia: Leary & Getz, 1856) 15.5 cm; [Lady] 178 pp., plus plate; [Elizabeth] iv, [5]-144 pp., plus pl. [24 pp. advertisements]; original blind- and gilt-stamped publisher's dark brown cloth.
ProvenanceGraphite inscription on preliminary leaf "M. E. Hamblett"; Miss Mabel I. Taylor, by whom given to MFA, December 14, 1939.