[Anne Bowman] — Original Double Acrostics: Amusing and Instructive

London, George Routledge and Sons, 1866. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce first edition collection of acrostics by Anne Bowman, a popular trend of Victorian society. The very scarce first edition of this work.Anne Bowman's selection of original puzzling and educational double acrostics, intended for the use of the youth of Victorian society.A popular trend of the time, the double acrostics educate the mind whilst also improving and developing the reader's memory.Prior owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown.Four pages of publisher's adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with some marks and discolouration to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Front hinge is a little strained but remains firm. Paper to the rear pastedown is lifting. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with some odd spots. A few pencil marks to the margins. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .