Agnes Morton’s Trial, and the Young GovernessAUTHOR: Mrs. Emma N. JanvierPUBLISHER: Cincinnati: Hitchcock and Walden / New York: Carlton and LanahanDATE: 1871 (First Edition Variant)ABOUT THIS VOLUME:Up for sale is an exceptionally rare copy of Agnes Morton’s Trial, and the Young Governess by 19th-century author Emma N. Janvier. Published in 1871 by the prominent Midwestern Methodist publishing house Hitchcock and Walden, this scarce piece of post-Civil War juvenile literature was primarily distributed through regional church libraries and Sunday school programs. Features beautiful decorative Victorian typography and filigree on the title page.CONDITION REPORT:Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to assess condition before purchasing.Interior: Notable foxing (age-related brown spotting) and staining consistent with age, primarily concentrated on the title page and outer margins of early leaves. The text block is fully intact and readable.Binding: Cloth hardcover binding shows expected shelf wear, corner bumping, and rubbing to the spine edges. (Note: If your binding has specific flaws like split hinges or loose pages, add them here).Overall Grade: Good / Fair antique condition. A highly collectible copy of an elusive title. Sold as is in photos. Some writing, normal wear and tear, to be expected with a book over a 100yrs old. No loose pages. Very rare book.