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The philosopher's stone : a tale
The philosopher's stone : a tale
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The philosopher's stone : a tale

Date1828
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A young man sails to eastern ports aboard an Indiaman in search of the "philosopher's stone" but after his return he discovers that "contentment is wealth". Author attribution from Moon, cited below. Engraved frontispiece dated July 1, 1828.

Undated. Date from Moon, cited below. Inscription of the flyleaf is dated Sept. 18th, 1829.
DimensionsCover size: 15 cm x 9 cm (5 7/8 in. x 3 9/16 in.)
Language
ProvenanceGift of Beth Budd Bentley
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131048619100D