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Description:
Alcott, Louisa May (1832-1888) Flower Fables. Boston: George W. Briggs & Co., 1855. First edition of Alcott's first book, frontispiece and additional full-page illustrations, bound in full medium blue publisher's cloth boards blocked in blind and gilt on front board and spine, a tight copy, with some fading to spine and top edge of front board, and some spotting to contents, 7 x 4 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600
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Keywords
W. Briggs & Co., Louisa MayJohn Dorfman
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Fine Books & Manuscripts
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