Description
Signed by Queen Victoria, the third edition of More Leaves From The Journal of a Life In The Highlands.
Octavo, vi, [8], 407pp. Green hardcover, title in gilt on spine, gilt illustrations on covers. Stated “third edition” on title page. Floral end papers, some separation along rear seam, booksellers sticker on rear end paper. Frontispiece portrait opposite title page with tissue paper cover. Ownership stamp on half title, with some transference to the signature page. Inscribed by Queen Victoria to the Granville Literary Institute, dated March 14, 1884.
This book contains portions of the journals of Queen Victoria. Published against the wishes of her advisors, this book went on to sell 20,000 copies and was a best seller of its time.