Godey Lady Book, Literature Art Philadelphia July 1856

"Godey's Lady's Book of Literature, Engravings and Fashion, July 1856".

Contains:

-Hand colored engraved plate "Godey's Unrivaled Colored Fashions"
-Ladies' Work Bag - full page plate
Flouncing For Sleeves - plate

Among many short stories, poems, and instructional articles are:

"How and About Umbrella" [4-page article], "Beauty Out West, or How Three Fashionable Ladies Spent a Year in the Wilderness" by Metta Victoria Fuller [continuation] 7 pages; "Hallowed Be Thy Name" a poem by Rev. H. Hastings Weld; "Maternal Counsels to a Daughter. [Health]"; Nellie- My Sister, by Virginia Townsend [A Story]; The Art of Making Wax Fruit and Flowers.

Several other stories and poems. The Art of Sketching Flowers from Nature; Two pages with fashion articles are missing. Present are:
Our Practical Dress Instructions. [Boy's Dress]; Novelties for the Month [new hair styles and bonnets]; Receipts Directions for Preserving Fruits; Editorials and New Book Reviews

US: Priority (c 2-4 days) -------- $8.50
Canada: 1st Class (c 2-6 weeks) - $22.50
World: 1st Class (c2-8 weeks) --- $27.50
Condition Report: Front wrappers, one plate and two pages with fashion articles at the back are missing, one page is missing [see photos]; some edge wear and creases; 6.1/4" x 10"; c. 90 pages, one plate is missing, fair to good condition.