The Rose. An Allegory
- New York: Mahlon Day, 1836
New York: Mahlon Day, 1836. 17 pp. Printed soft cover, illustrations.
The adventure of the author exploring on a May night and encountering fairies. The writer sees one fairy taller than the rest with a crown of diamonds and the name Gloriana. In her hand is a rose instead of a sceptre with which to bestow the never-fading rose on one who has been most profitable. The writer get s to hear why each fairy believes she should be the recipient.
5" x 3 1/4" wear on cover, foxing.
The adventure of the author exploring on a May night and encountering fairies. The writer sees one fairy taller than the rest with a crown of diamonds and the name Gloriana. In her hand is a rose instead of a sceptre with which to bestow the never-fading rose on one who has been most profitable. The writer get s to hear why each fairy believes she should be the recipient.
5" x 3 1/4" wear on cover, foxing.