Through Colonial Doorways

Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Co., 1893. Octavo in light blue (turqoise) calf and marbled paper backed boards; xiii, 237 pages frontispiece, plates, portrait, facsimile, 21 cm, Spine sunned and darkened a bit; minor edge-wear else an about near fine(-) copy. Very tight and clean. . Hardcover.

A very handsome binding, with raised bands and gilt titles and ornamentation. Contents: Through colonial doorways.--The meschianza.--New York balls and receptions.--The American philosophical society.--The Wistar parties.--A bundle of old love letters.--The Philadelphia dancing assemblies. United States Manners and customs. To 1775 United States -- Social life and customs -- To 1775. États-Unis -- Histoire -- ca 1600-1775 (Période coloniale) United States.