Orange Blossoms: Fresh and Faded by T.S. Arthur
Orange Blossoms: Fresh and Faded – Alta Edition (1871)
Author: T.S. Arthur
Publisher: Porter & Coates, Philadelphia
Copyright: 1871, J.M. Stoddart & Co.
About this Book:
This is an original 1871 “Alta Edition” of Orange Blossoms: Fresh and Faded by temperance writer T.S. Arthur, best known for Ten Nights in a Bar-Room. Published in Philadelphia by Porter & Coates, this edition features the richly decorated green cloth binding with gilt spine label and embossed floral designs, a hallmark of 19th-century publishing.
The book contains a series of moral and domestic tales centered around love, marriage, and temptation. Arthur weaves narratives of family life and the challenges faced by couples in maintaining affection, loyalty, and trust. With story titles such as Little Foxes, Growing Cold, A Young Wife’s Sorrow, and What Will the World Say?, this volume reflects the values and struggles of the Victorian era.
Contents Include:
- Little Foxes
- Strength and Weakness
- Growing Cold
- A Young Wife’s Sorrow
- The First Shadow
- Marrying a Beauty
- What Will the World Say?
- When It Was Over
- ...and more (26 stories in total)
Physical Description:
Illustrated with engraved plates, this edition combines moral storytelling with period artwork. Bound in decorative green cloth boards stamped in black with gilt spine title, and labeled “Alta Edition.”
Condition:
This book is in very good condition for its age. The green cloth cover shows minor edge and corner wear, and the gilt spine title remains bright. Pages show expected toning from age but remain fully intact with no missing leaves. The illustrations are crisp and detailed. Previous owner’s inscription is present on the inside.
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