[ELLIS, Sarah].
Social Distinction or Hearts and Homes by Mrs Ellis.
SOCIAL DISTINCTION BY MRS ELLIS
London and New York: John Tallis and Company, [c.1860].
3 vols., 8vo (8.75 x 5.5 inches). Full red morocco with raised bands. Gilt floral tooling to panels and lettered title. Ornate gilt floral tooling forming a spectacular panel on the boards. All edges gilt. Illustrated throughout with fine engraved plates including frontispiece and title page. Some foxing to the plates. In vol.2, the plates have damp stains.
A very charming and elegant set of Mrs Ellis, who 'was generally reviewed as an admirably moral writer'. (DNB)
£395.00
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