The Gentleman's Polite Valentine Writer, a Capital Collection of Valentines for Gentlemen; Principally Original

Publisher Dean & Son British

ca. 1850

Not on view

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Title: The Gentleman's Polite Valentine Writer, a Capital Collection of Valentines for Gentlemen; Principally Original
Publisher: Dean & Son (London)
Published in: London
Date: ca. 1850
Medium: Illustrations: transfer lithographs, hand-colored
Dimensions: 8 15/16 x 5 9/16 in. (22.7 x 14.2 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Richard Riddell, 1981
Object Number: 1981.1136.69
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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