Red boards with gilt, red and black letters and graphics on the front board and spine. The "Elsie" Books. Gifted front free page and dated 1897. The corners, top and base of the spine are starting to fray. Minimal foxing. "The school-room at Roselands was a very pleasant apartment; the ceiling, it is true, was somewhat lower than in the more modern portion of the building...". 342 pages plus six pages of advertisements.