The Mothers of Great Men by Mrs. Ellis
1892. 412 pages. No dust jacket. Red pictorial cloth. Black and white illustrative plates within. Pages are moderately tanned and thumbed at the edges, with moderate foxing. Binding has remained firm. Remains of Prize plate to front pastedown. Heavy surface tearing to front pastedown. Boards have been moderately rub worn. Noticeable shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are bumped and a little frayed Spine ends are crushed, with noticeable splits and chips.