Antique 1905 Charlotte Temple Book by Susannah Rowson W.B. Conkey Co Publisher

W. B. Conkey Company
Charlotte Temple by Susannah Rowson
Antique Hardcover Edition

This is an antique hardcover edition of "Charlotte Temple: A Tale of Truth" by Susannah Rowson, published by the W. B. Conkey Company of Chicago. Originally published in 1791, the novel was one of America's first best-sellers. This particular copy features a decorative cloth cover and contains a handwritten inscription on the front endpaper dated "Dec 25 1905," placing its printing in the early 20th century.

• Features an illustrated Art Nouveau style front cover.
• Handwritten ownership inscription dated Christmas 1905.
• Published by W. B. Conkey Company, a prolific Chicago publisher of the era.

Condition: The book is in antique, well-read condition. The exterior cloth cover shows significant wear, with frayed corners and spine ends. The binding is weak, with the front hinge cracked and separating from the text block. Pages show significant age-related tanning throughout but appear complete and unmarked aside from the inscription.