Blue cloth, with gilt lettering

Unknown designer

December 1863 –June 1864

Gilt blocking on embossed blue cloth

10 x 7 inches

The bi-annual issue, which was printed on good quality paper and sold as a gift-book in an embossed blue cloth with gilt lettering. It was sold at seven shillings and sixpence, but represented good value and was far more durable than the original issue in magazine form.

  • Once a Week: an introduction

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