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Jacob Abbott

Mary Erskine. A Franconia Story, by the Author of the Rollo Books

Maker

Jacob Abbott (American), author
William Roberts (British, 1895–1980, b. London, England), illustrator
Harper &amp

Culture

American

Title

Mary Erskine. A Franconia Story, by the Author of the Rollo Books

Year

1850

Medium

  • Book illustrated with wood engravings

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Book illustrated with wood engravings

Dimensions

6.8 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm (2 11/16 x 1 3/4 x 9/16 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Inscription: In graphite on front leaf: $1.00

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Henry Vaughan

Object Number

44.519.265

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  • Books

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Jacob Abbott (American), author
William Roberts (British, 1895–1980, b. London, England), illustrator
Harper & Brothers, publisher
Mary Erskine. A Franconia Story, by the Author of the Rollo Books, 1850
Book illustrated with wood engravings
6.8 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm (2 11/16 x 1 3/4 x 9/16 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Henry Vaughan 44.519.265

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