Union League of Philadelphia Copy
An 1859 second-edition copy at The Union League of Philadelphia in a later library-cloth binding, with Union League bookplate, embossed seal, and ownership stamps.
Binding Description
Later plain maroon library cloth with gilt spine lettering “ROSETTA STONE” and “U. OF PA.,” a paper shelfmark label, and a rear-board barcode label. Original binding, rebinding date, and binder unrecorded.
Edition Evidence
The chromolithographic title bears “SECOND EDITION” in red block capitals.
Physical Features and Condition
The text block is largely intact but fragile. The title, dedication, and preface leaves are loose: the title is separated about 1 cm from the gutter, with a small loss at its lower outer corner; the others are fully detached. Minor wear along the lower edges and fore-edges.
Provenance Chain
Unrecorded earlier ownership → The Union League of Philadelphia
Provenance
A Union League of Philadelphia bookplate records the former shelfmark Class 419, No. 1, also given on the library’s card-catalogue entry. The Union League seal is embossed at the upper right of the title, and Union League ownership stamps appear throughout. Earlier ownership and the date and source of acquisition are unrecorded.
Copy Notes
- Two Union League catalogue records, created in 2009 and 2019, describe this one physical copy.
Evidence and Documentation
The Union League of Philadelphia physical examination, copy photographs, bookplate, ownership stamps, and card-catalogue entry, October 2026