Cameron Pride or Purified by Suffering by Mary J Holmes  Carleton Publisher 1867. Book is in very good vintage condition FF rix
Cameron Pride; Or, Purified by Suffering
Author: Mary J. Holmes
Publisher: G.W. Carleton & Co., Publishers, New York (Carleton Publisher)
Date/Edition: 1867 First Edition
Format: Hardcover (typically cloth-bound with blind-stamped decorations)
Detailed Description
This is a rare, beautifully preserved 1867 true first edition printing of Cameron Pride; Or, Purified by Suffering by Mary J. Holmes, issued by the iconic New York publisher G.W. Carleton. Mary J. Holmes was one of 19th-century America's most popular female authors, selling over two million books in her lifetime. Her novels focused heavily on the moral growth, resilience, and emotional journeys of women facing domestic adversity.
This specific volume features Carleton’s characteristic mid-Victorian publishing style, complete with ornate spine gilt and embossed cover detailing. It remains a fantastic artifact of Reconstruction-era American literature and a wonderful addition to collections of antique women’s fiction or 19th-century decorative bindings.
Condition Report
Overall Condition: Very Good vintage condition.
Binding: The binding is tight, square, and structurally secure, which is exceptional for a book over 150 years old.
Exterior: The cloth covers retain sharp edges, clear blind-stamped patterns, and bright gilt lettering on the spine, with only minor shelf rubbing to the corners and spine tips.
Interior: Pages are complete, intact, and firmly attached to the text block. Shows natural uniform age-toning and minimal, expected faint spotting/foxing, but entirely free from heavy stains or annotations.