{"product_id":"mother-assistant-young-ladys-friend-1847-8-sequential-24-issue-run-rare-book","title":"Mother Assistant \u0026 Young Lady's Friend 1847-8 sequential 24 issue run rare book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Periodicals, Women's Magazines, Leather Book Bindings).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe Mother's Assistant and Young Lady's Friend, \u003c\/i\u003eed. by William C. Brown.\u003cbr\u003ePublished 1847-8, Boston by William C. Brown.\u003cbr\u003e24 monthly issues [ two complete years]. c. 550 pages. Text in English. 12 engraved plates as called for. Extensive detailed indexes for each 6 month period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod 1\/2 leather binding, gilt bands, gilt title lettering, marbled covers. Bound sequential run of this monthly women's magazine: January 1847 - December 1848.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eItem is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in \"new\" condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting period advice and literature aimed at females.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBinding well age worn, leather dried and rubbed, scuffed, paper covers scuffed, remains overall attractive as an object. Front \u0026amp; rear joints cracked, covers loosely held.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eText block paper is gently toned, light to moderate scattered age spotting, some plates well toned and foxed, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStill attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this antique item survives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook Measures c. 8 3\/4\" H x 5 3\/4\" W.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[B2231].\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps \u0026 Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67913672196189,"sku":"biy1793771083155","price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/9350\/3325\/files\/mother-assistant-young-ladys-friend-1847-8-sequential-24-issue-run-rare-book_1.jpg?v=1793771089","url":"https:\/\/layeredlookboutique.shop\/products\/mother-assistant-young-ladys-friend-1847-8-sequential-24-issue-run-rare-book","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}