The Empty Crib | Victorian Mourning Book"The Empty Crib" was one of the most popular examples of "consolation literature" during the Victorian era. Written in 1868 by Reverend Theo L. Cuyler, this book is a memorial to his little son George, one of twins, and offers comfort to other bereaved parents. The cover design is especially heartbroken: It depicts the empty crib of the title. Some wear to the cover boards and tiny chip to the bottom of the spine. Otherwise good.

Measures about 14” long and lightweight enough to carry comfortably

Amusing if cursory shortform bio of our favorite literary bad boy

000 copies sold by 1900

The cover design is especially heartbroken: It depicts the empty crib of the title

Measures about 10” tall

The entire back is taken up by a paphiopedilum (slipper) orchid with a sweet little cattleya on the handle

These were widely and frequently published during the 19th century

Still in fine enough shape to wear and best of all

Can’t make it to Salem this October

Good condition with some edgewear

Absolutely gorgeous turn of the century antique milk glass bottle with matching stopper

Black and white photographs throughout