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  • Collection: [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. Reprint, Version 1

Page x of the Preface to the [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. Reprint, Version 1

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This is page x of the preface to the he [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. reprint, version 1. The page is full of text except for the header which says "PREFACE" and an excerpt from George Herbert in the middle of the page, "Religion stand on tiptoe in our land, Ready to pass to the American strand."

Subjects: Preface

Identifier: 2DES_21_001Q

Page xi of the Preface to the [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. Reprint, Version 1

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This is the last page of the preface to the [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. reprint, version 1. The top right corner is marked with the pages' roman numeral. At the end of the text the author of the preface, Charles B. Tayler, is named. Underneath Tayler is written "Otley Rectory, Ipswich, Dec. 23rd, 1853." 

Subjects: Preface

Identifier: 2DES_21_001R

Verso of Page xi of the Preface to the [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. Reprint, Version 1

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This is the verso of page xi of the preface to the [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. reprint, version 1. It is blank and intact.

Subjects: Blank

Identifier: 2DES_22_001S

First Page of Text in the [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. Reprint, Version 1

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This is the first page of text in the [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. reprint, version 1. The title of the book appears approximately 1/4 down the page. Underneath the title is a plain zierrat which separates the book title from "CHAPTER I". Underneath the chapter is the last verse from Longfellow's "It is not Always May". Below the poem is where the chapter starts.

Subjects: Ellen, Mamma, Papa

Identifier: 2DES_27_001

Recto of Back Advertisement in the [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. Reprint, Version 1

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This is the recto of the back advertisement in the [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. reprint, version 1. The page is blank except for some minor foxing. There is a tear on the upper right hand corner.

Subjects: Blank

Identifier: 2DES_38_436A

Back Advertisement in the [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. Reprint, Version 1

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This is the back advertisement in the [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. Reprint, Version 1. This advertisement is ripped on the top left corner, obscuring much of the title and subtitle of the page. The first section of books listed are title which are priced at "ONE SHILLING EACH". These titles include "TABLE TURNING AND TABLE TALKING", "BEECHER'S LECTURES ON INTEMPERANCE", "TO YOUNG MEN ON THE VICES", "FERN LEAVES, FROM FANNY'S PORTFOLIO", "HISTORY OF THE CHINESE REVOLUTION", "THE CHRISTMAS STOCKING" by Miss Wetherell, and "MRS. CHISHOLM'S EMIGRANT'S GUIDE". Below are books which are priced at "EIGHTEENPENCE EACH" These titles include Southworth's "Curse of Clifton", "Christmas Evening Legends", and "Mark Sutherland", Cumming's "The Lamlighter", Dennys's "Alpha", Carey's "Clovernook", the Glenluna Family's "Dollars and Cents", "Fern Leaves, From Fanny's Portfolio", Denison's "Home Pictures", "Loves of an Apothecary", and Mathews's "Moneypenny". Below the book listings is the name and address of the publisher.

Subjects: Advertisement

Identifier: 2DES_37_436B

Fore Edge of the [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. Reprint, Version 1

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This is the fore edge of the [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. reprint, version 1. The pages are faded with age and the back cover is missing.

Subjects: Fore Edge

Identifier: 2DES_40

Front Cover of the [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. Reprint, Version 1

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This is the front cover of the [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. reprint, version 1. The cover is faded on a brown background and features an illustration of Ellen and her parents framed by illustrated greenery which houses the title and publication information as well.

Subjects: Front Cover, Ellen, Mamma, Papa

Identifier: 2DES_1

Full Cover of the [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. Reprint, Version 1

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This is the full cover of the [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. reprint, version 1. The cover is faded and some of the title is illegible. At the top of the cover reads the price of the book while below the title is given amidst a framework of greenery which houses an illustration of Ellen, Ellen's Mother, and Ellen's father. Beneath the illustration is the publication city and publisher. The back cover is no longer attached to the book.

Subjects: Full Cover, Ellen, Mamma, Papa

Identifier: 2DES_1

Head of the [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. Reprint, Version 1

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This is the head of the [1853] Clarke, Beeton, & Co. reprint, Version 1. There are some visible tears to the pages on the head.

Subjects: Head

Identifier: 2DES_42