Original blindstamped purple cloth on boards with gilt spine decoration and lettering. Dull and dusty overall, but securely bound and clean inside except for previous owner's name in pencil and two small name stamps. Eight admonitions and a question, with an engraving beside each (Never be Down-Hearted, Be Cheerful, Do it Well, Be Orderly, Be in Time, Be Humble, Make a Good Use of It, Be Considerate, and Is it Honest ?) Advice all of us could "make a good use of." 93 pp.
Title: The Casket of Gems; A Gift for All Seasons
Illustrator: Uncredited Engravings
Location Published: Boston, William H. Hill, Jr.: 1863
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Good Plus to Very Good
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall
Type: Book
Categories: Children's, Meditations
Seller ID: 003349
Keywords: noisbn meditation. inspiration. children's