1822 Rare Edition - Elizabeth, or, The Exiles Of Siberia. A Tale, Founded on Facts by Madame Cottin.
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Author: Madame Cottin. Richard Westall, illustrator.
Title: ELIZABETH; OR, THE EXILES OF SIBERIA. A TALE, FOUNDED ON FACTS from the French of Madame Cottin.
Publisher: London, Printed for John Sharpe, Piccadilly, 1822.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 6.5" X 4".
Pages: 191 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good contemporary full tan morocco leather binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed and worn - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, name of previous 1823 owner on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with four engravings plus the illustrated title page, based on the designs of Richard Westall R.A.
Estimate: (USD 200 - USD 300).
The book: An attractive and beautiful example of the classic tale, Elizabeth, or The Exiles of Siberia, translated from the French of Madame Cottin and published by John Sharpe in 1822. It features the exquisite engravings of Richard Westall R.A., enhancing the timeless story with captivating visuals.
The author: Madame Cottin (1770-1807) was a French novelist whose sentimental novels were popular in her day and widely read in English translations.