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Felissa; or, The Life and Opinions of A Kitten of Sentiment

Book
1811 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Printed book. [2], 131 pages, 12 unnumbered leaves of plates. Illustrated with hand-coloured engravings, including frontispiece. Wove papers. Duodecimo format. Bound in England about 1811. Edition binding. Quarter binding of brown roan with grey-brown paper over boards. Upper cover with oval paper label with title and price.


Object details

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Object type
TitleFelissa; or, The Life and Opinions of A Kitten of Sentiment (published title)
Materials and techniques
Edition bound printed book, quarter bound in roan and paper, illustrated with hand-coloured engravings.
Brief description
Book. Felissa; or, The Life and Opinions of A Kitten of Sentiment. [London] : [Printed for John Harris], [1811]. 861.AA.3426.
Physical description
Printed book. [2], 131 pages, 12 unnumbered leaves of plates. Illustrated with hand-coloured engravings, including frontispiece. Wove papers. Duodecimo format. Bound in England about 1811. Edition binding. Quarter binding of brown roan with grey-brown paper over boards. Upper cover with oval paper label with title and price.
Dimensions
  • Height: 197mm
  • Width: 120mm
  • Depth: 14mm
  • Weight: 199g
Credit line
Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier
Object history
Ownership inscription in ink on upper flyleaf reads: 'Charlotte Deane'. Undated. Title, date and imprint from John Harris's books for youth 1801-1843, by Marjery Moon. Bound in England in about 1811. Acquired by the Reniers from 'S' in July 1958. Donated by Anne Renier and F.G. Renier. Bookplate on upper pastedown reads: 'From the Library of Anne Renier and F.G. Renier'. Initialled in ink 'AR' (ie. Anne Renier) on lower flyleaf.
Other number
861.AA.3426 - NAL Pressmark
Collection
Library number
38041803035401

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Record createdMarch 10, 2020
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