Burritt, Elihu — Chips from Many Blocks

Toronto, Rose-Belford Publishing Company, 1878. Hardcover. Purple-fuschia cloth, gilt letters on spine and stamped cover, 294 [10] pp. Elihu Burritt (1810-1879) was an American diplomat and essayist for social activism. Here he expresses his opinions and theories on contemporary issues of his day. G- (Ex-library, with usual library markings, bookplate on front inside cover, pocket and discoloration at back inside cover, pages have tanned, some signatures are loosening, cover has sunned unevenly, cover shows moderate edge and corner wear.