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Click here to see our other books! The Morning Call A Table Book of Literature and Art Sarah Stickney Ellis c1850 John Tallis : London and New York 9.5" by 6.5" ii, 576pp; ii, 576pp; ii, 576pp; ii, 568pp SUMMARY Four volumes of Sarah Stickney Ellis' The Morning Call. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 42.99 EU Postage : £ 27.99 European Postage: £ 45.99 Asia Postage: £ 74.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 129.99 DESCRIPTION With an engraved frontispiece to volume I and additional engraved title pages to volumes I, II and IV. With twelve engraved plates to volume I, twelve plates to volume II, Eleven plates to volume III and Ten plates to volume IV. Collation unavailable. Volume III is lacking illustrated titlepage. Otherwise, appears complete. Sarah Stickney Ellis was a Quaker turned Congregationalist who penned numerous books regarding the roles of women in society. Ellis argued that it was the religious duty of women to provide the indluence for good that would improve society. The Morning Call: A Table Book of Literature and Art contains the serialisation and first publication of Ellis' novel 'Self Deception, or The History of a Human Heart.' Alongside the novel's serialisation there are poems and essays along with Ellis' musings. CONDITION In half calf bindings with paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart with rubbing to spines. Loss to second spine labels of volumes I, II and III. Prior owner's bookplate to front pastedowns of volumes II, III and IV. Evidence of its removal to volume I. Slight worm damage to the bottom of each volume running from the bottom of the front joint to the rear. Does not affect text. Internally, all volumes are firmly bound. Pages are bright with scattered spots throughout. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques