WILKINS [FREEMAN], Mary E.

The Portion of Labor

New York: Harper and Brothers, 1901. First Edition. First printing, with signature mark D on p.49 and ads on pp. [567-8] as called for by Blanck. Octavo (19.5cm). Blue cloth stamped in gilt; [vi],[568]pp; halftone frontispiece and 7 unnumbered leaves of plates. Slight forward lean and gentle rubbing, nevertheless a bright, Very Good copy. Gift inscription to front endpaper to a "Mr. Charles Stephens," dated Christmas, 1901.

Early labor novel set among female leather workers. Includes a description of a failed strike at the shoe factory where the heroine works. COAN, p. 82; SMITH F-397. BAL 6366. Not in HANNA.

Price: $75.00

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