George William Curtis — Prue and I

New York, Thomas Cromwell & Co. 1899. Cloth. An attractive edition of this sentimental novel by George W. Curtis in the original publisher's decorative gilt binding, featuring lovely coloured plates. An attractive copy of this novel by George William Curtis, American author known for his advocacy for African-American equality and civil rights. This novel proposes a sentimental, tender, and often humorous study of life. In a lovely decorative gilt binding, the text adorned with coloured plates.  In the original publisher's full cloth binding, with decorative gilt to the front board and spine. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear, some chipping to the head and tail of the spine and a touch of fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Odd light spot to the odd leaf, otherwise the pages are bright and clean throughout. Illustrated with coloured plates. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .