1880 Rare Victorian Book - The Lamplighter by Maria Susanna CumminsAuthor: Maria S. Cummins. Title: The Lamplighter. Publisher: London, James Nisbet & Co., 21 Berners Street, [c. 1880s]. Language: Text in English. Size: 7. 5" x 5". Pages: vi 415 pages + publishers ads. Binding: Very good original Victorian publishers decorative brown cloth binding. Gilt title to spine and front board. Embossed illustration of the protagonist Gerty on the cover (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed as shown) under a

As a quintessential example of Elzevirian craftsmanship

numerous literary and scientific fragments

From stories of love and bravery to tales of magic and wonder

known for his lyrical style and universal themes

antiquarian

the illustrated title page and the four full-page illustrations for a total of six engravings on steel

Published in 1962

This wonderful book set has been sold

Coker & Co

This unique collection of tales is brought to life with the captivating illustrations by Robert Cruikshank

Llyn Tegid

and capacity for love