{"product_id":"profiles","title":"Profiles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfiles by Pansy and Mrs. C. M. Livingston\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProfiles\u003c\/em\u003e by Pansy, also known as Mrs. G. R. Alden, and Mrs. C. M. Livingston is a late Victorian title from \u003cem\u003eThe Pansy Books\u003c\/em\u003e series, published by George Routledge \u0026amp; Sons, Limited. Estimated to date from circa 1890–1895, this edition has strong collectible appeal, especially with its decorative blue pictorial cloth binding and period advertisements in the front and rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePansy’s books were popular for their moral, domestic, and Christian themes, often written for young readers and families. This volume reflects the late nineteenth-century style of inspirational fiction, with an emphasis on character, faith, personal growth, and proper conduct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely antique find for collectors of Victorian children’s literature, Christian fiction, decorative cloth bindings, and Routledge publications, \u003cem\u003eProfiles\u003c\/em\u003e is both a piece of literary history and a charming example of late Victorian book design.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcover, Good.  Bottom corner of two pages have been taped.\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eContemporary owner's signature dated 1891. \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSome foxing and age toning. Minor rubbing to corners and spine ends. Slight cracking visible near the rear hinge but appears holding well. bo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pansy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53342883774761,"sku":"1891V1B","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9435\/7545\/files\/profiles1.webp?v=1784389176","url":"https:\/\/thebookstore.ca\/products\/profiles","provider":"The Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}