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This is the colophon for the 1853 H.G. Bohn Reprint, Version 1. "Bradbury and Evans, Printers, Whitefriars" is written on the middle of the page, under London.

This is the first page of text in the 1853 H.G. Bohn Reprint, Version 1. The Wide, Wide World is on the top third of the page, followed by a decorative rule and Chapter 1. A portion of Longfellow's "It Is Not Always May" is under Chapter 1, with the text following it.

This is the first page of the table of contents for the 1853 H.G. Bohn Reprint, Version 1. Contents is written on the top half of the page. The chapter titles and page numbers are separated from Contents by a decorative rule. Chapters I-XVIII are listed from pages 1-161.

This is the fore edge of the 1853 H. G. Bohn Reprint, Version 1. The blue cover edges show signs of wear.

This is the front pastedown of the 1853 H.G. Bohn Reprint, Version 1. On the top left, there is an attached green slip of paper with Livraria Eclectica, as well as the company's address in Lisboa and telephone number.

This is the frontispiece to the 1853 H.G. Bohn Reprint, Version 1 depicting Ellen and Nancy at the brook. A caption below the illustration reads, "Crossing the Brook." In the illustration Ellen attempts to cross the brook, holding out her hand toward Nancy as if for stability. Nancy stands barefoot on the other side of the brook, leaning casually against a tree and holding her shoes. Ellen's white dress stands in contrast to Nancy's dark figure. A small waterfall cascades in the brook behind the pair, a small house stands atop a hill on the right side of the illustration, and a mountain rises up in the background.

This is the full cover of the 1853 H.G. Bohn Reprint, Version 1. The cover is navy blue, with gold lettering and designs on the spine. The Wide, Wide World is written on the top third of the spine, with Henry G. Bohn's Illustrated Edition written on the bottom third. Gold flowers and curlicues decorate the spine. The front and back covers have double ruled borders, and curlicues with what seems like a cross in the middle of the covers.

This is the half title page to the 1853 H.G. Bohn Reprint, Version 1. THE WIDE, WIDE WORLD. is written in the center of the page.

This is the head of the 1853 H. G. Bohn Reprint, Version 1. The blue cover edges show signs of significant wear.

This is the illustration on page 178b of the 1853 H.G. Bohn reprint, Version 1 depicting Mr. Vant Brunt finding Ellen and Alice in the snowstorm. A caption below the illustration reads, "The Snow Storm." In the illustration, Mr. Van Brunt leans against a snow-covered fence holding up a lantern as Alice and Ellen approach. Alice looks at the lantern warily as Ellen reaches out toward Mr. Van Brunt. A bare tree extends over Alice and Ellen.