Proud Girl Humbled, or the Two School-Mates; For Little Boys and Little Girls

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Thirteen year old Matilda Hamilton learns that her selfish distain towards a girl of "low company" only leads to her own unhappiness. A moralistic story conveyed in an honest and heartfelt but not overbearing tone. Author Mary Robson, also known as Aunt Mary, emigrated from Scotland to Philadelphia in 1818 where her popularity as an author contributed to her success in establishing a school for young ladies. CONDITION DETAILS (see our photos of actual book for sale): Blue cloth boards are bright with some soiling; quite rubbed at corners and spine tips. Spine is darkened but gilt titles still bright. Binding is fragile but complete. Evidence of pencil erasures on front free endpaper. Previous owner's name inked in faint sepia on blank page at front; free endpaper at the back is torn out (not affecting the text). Bright, colorful frontispiece illustration with very small edge tear. 1" tear pg. 16; a few other pages have creases, foxing, or finger soil. Slight musty odor but no damp staining. 58 pages. Approx. 6"x4.75" NOT ex-library. Zoom in on our photos - at Mountain House Fine Books you see the lovely books you're buying! International purchases: Actual shipping costs may be higher or lower - please email for a quote. Import duties, taxes, and customs fees are buyer's responsibility. Your purchase passes forward your love of literature - all proceeds are donated to literacy programs in our local community and around the globe. N° de ref. del artículo 10079-HUGH

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