The True Lover's Own General Valentine Writer for the Present Year; Containing All the Very Newest Valentines, Elegant and Original, with Appropriate Answers, Adapted for Ladies and Gentlemen

Publisher Published and printed by Thomas Richardson British

Publisher Sold by Simpkin, Marshall & Co. British

Possibly after Charles Williams British

1828–43

Not on view

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Title: The True Lover's Own General Valentine Writer for the Present Year; Containing All the Very Newest Valentines, Elegant and Original, with Appropriate Answers, Adapted for Ladies and Gentlemen
Publisher: Published and printed by Thomas Richardson (Derby)
Publisher: Sold by Simpkin, Marshall & Co. (London)
Artist: Possibly after Charles Williams (British, active 1797–1830)
Date: 1828–43
Medium: Illustrations: transfer lithographs, hand-colored
Dimensions: 7 5/8 x 4 1/2 in. (19.3 x 11.5 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Richard Riddell, 1981
Object Number: 1981.1136.45
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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