Author: Mary Ann Gilpin; Charles Gilpin
Title: Memoir of Mary Ann Gilpin of Bristol; Consisting Chiefly of Extracts from Her Diary and Letters
Description: London, Privately printed, 1842. Cloth. A very scarce memoir by Mary Ann Gilpin of Bristol, giving an insight into 19th century life. The third edition of this very scarce work in the publisher's original cloth binding. Ink inscription to the front paste down. Bookplate of Frederick J. Gibbins to the front paste down. Cardiff Library bookplate to the front paste down, dated 1913. Cardiff Library bookplate and stamp to the front free end paper. A mid-19th century memoir of Mary Ann Gilpin, with extracts from her diary and letters. Gilpin was born in Bristol in England in 1813. From 1829, illness prevented her living an active life, and she began to keep a daily record of her life. This volume provides extracts from her diary and letters between 1829 and 1838. Her writings show a zealous Christian faith. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, a little faded with shelf wear to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Marginal age toning to pages which are otherwise clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

Keywords: Mary Ann Gilpin Memoir 19th century British history Memoir Not Stated


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