SEWELL, Alfred L., ed.

The Little Corporal. Vol. 6, no. 6, June, 1868

Chicago: Alfred L. Sewell, 1868. First Edition. Quarto (29cm.); stitched self-wrappers; [81]-96pp.; illus. throughout, text in triple columns. Vertical mail fold (brief split to final leaf), minor wrinkling along textblock fore-edge, a hint of foxing, else Very Good and sound.

Single issue of this monthly newspaper "For boys and girls." Contents include poetry by Julia C.R. Dorr and short stories by novelist Edward Eggleston ("The Funny Little Old Woman") and the periodical's assistant editor Emily Huntington Miller ("The Royal Road to Fortune"). Text sprinkled with advertisements like Turner's Tic Douloureux or Universal Neuralgia Pill (most likely for mom and dad).

Price: $45.00

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