The Girls' Empire 1902: An Annual for English Speaking Girls All Over the World by Various
$80.00
First Edition.
Used decorative hardback annual styled for English-speaking girls around the world. THIS IS THE ORIGINAL produced in 1902 (not the later reissue for modern readers) , this richly illustrated volume mixes short fiction, girls’ adventure stories, moral advice, sports and health guidance, crafts, career tips and early feminist-era encouragement. Gilt illustrated cover with Art Nouveau influence.
Condition: used hardcover with edge wear and rubbing to corners and spine ends, internally clean and readable. The first few pages of the book are detached
. Format: hardback, approx 220+ pages, illustrated. . A fascinating social history snapshot for collectors of women’s history, Edwardian girlhood, vintage girls’ annuals and early 20th century illustration.
Collections: ALL BOOKS, ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS, HISTORY, NON-FICTION BOOKS, VINTAGE BOOKS, VINTAGE CHILDRENS BOOKS
Type: NON FICTION
Category: ANTIQUARIAN, BOOKS, HISTORY, NON FICTION, USED BOOKS, VINTAGE CHILDRENS BOOK, WOMENS STUDIES
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