PRECIOUS JEWELS: FRANCES E. WILLARD TRIBUTE EDITION
L.G. and R. Craig, 1938. Item #3779
CRAIG, Laura Gerould. PRECIOUS JEWELS: FRANCES E. WILLARD TRIBUTE EDITION. Foreword by Ida B. Wise Smith. Buffalo, NY: L.G. and R. Craig, [1938]. 8vo., blue cloth in dust jacket; 151 pages. First Edition. A collection of Biblical quotations, which Craig calls "rosaries." Most are by theme but there are also some for particular holidays or events, like New Year's Eve, Lincoln's Birthday, and Frances Willard Memorial Day. The book is dedicated as a tribute to Willard, leader of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Signed presentation from Craig on the half-title page: "Dear Herbert and Lois, With these strings of Precious Jewels accept the congratulations and very best wishes of your great aunt, Laura Gerould Craig. (Mrs. Warner). June 15, 1941." Rare! Near fine (covers very bright; contents clean & tight); little soil & fading (minor edgewear) d/j. $150.00.
Price: $150.00