Family Friends Domestic Magazine Sewing Patterns Puzzles 1856 illustrated stamps

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Magazines, Family Periodicals, Sewing Patterns, Brain Teasers, Home Remedies).

The Family Friends: A Magazine of Domestic Economy, Entertainment, Instruction, and Practical Science.
Published January 1856, London by Ward & Lock.
32 pages plus wrappers. Text in English. Illustrated throughout with a few small woodcuts plus the original "poster stamps" recommended to be used when mailing letters to secure the letter from prying eyes.

Publisher's paper wrappers.

Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding gently age worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally.

Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.

Book Measures c. 7 3/4" H x 5 1/2" W.

[B10353].