Peterson Ladies National Magazine, August 1874

Nice Victorian piece of history, with great stories, music, art, home and fashion. Wonderful period ads.

"Peterson's Ladies National Magazine, August 1874 - VOL. LXVI", published by Charles J. Peterson, 306 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.

Contains:

Plate "Bo - Peep", engraved and printed expressly for Peterson's Magazine by Illman Brothers
Missing fold out plate "Les Modes Parisiennes"
color plate Design for Tidys on Java Canvas
"In the Rapids" full-page wood engraving Back of Pink Silk Dress Fichu, with Pocket
Names for Marking. Handkerchief-Corner
Embroideries on Flannel. Monogram.
Sheet music, "Killarney" by M. W. Balfe

Short stories:

"Giants and Wind-Mills", by Emma Whitcomb;
"In the Rapids", by Frank Bennedict;
"Chichester's Charge" by Jennie Gould;
"How He Chose Between Them", by Eben Rexford;
"Amos Hillary's Mistake", by May Howell;
"The Queen of Love and Beauty", by Carrie Sage ++ several poems, a few continuation chapters of larger stories and novels

illustrated fashion articles:

"Every-day Dresses, Garments, Etc." by Emily May;
"Spool - Wagon"; "Stripe for Cushions"; Fichu Mantelet; Doll's Trousseau; Review of New Books.

US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ---------- $8.50
Canada: 1st Class (c.2-6 weeks) --- $22.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-8 weeks) ---- $27.50
Condition Report: Soft covers (the front cover is in poor condition: see photo, the back cover is missing); 6.1/2" x 10.1/4"; all c. 59 pages, a little soiling, some small page edge creases, page edge wear, fair+/ good condition.