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Author: Mrs. Anna Bache.
Title: The Sibyl's Cave: or Book of Oracles, for Ladies and Gentlemen.
Publisher: Philadelphia, Henry F. Anners, 1849.
Language: Text in English.
Size: Small 4.3" X 3".
Pages: 128 pages.
Binding: Good original embossed full-cloth binding with intricate patterns. Spine features ornate gilt decorations with the title “Sibyl's Cave” in gilt (hinges fine, overall worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt.
Content: Good content (tight, foxing, and staining throughout - as shown, first blank endpaper page removed - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the frontispiece with a detailed engraving depicting a classical scene related to the oracles.

Estimate: (Scarce with few or no other copies available for sale worldwide).

The book: A scarce mid-19th-century guide to divination, The Sibyl's Cave offers a series of questions and answers in an oracle format, divided into two parts: one for ladies and one for gentlemen. The book also includes poems and stories related to mysticism and superstition, such as "The Sibyl's Cave," "Witches, Ancient and Modern," and "The Superstition of the Emerald."

The author: Mrs. Anna Bache was a 19th-century American author known for her works on domestic subjects, including etiquette and household management. Her contributions to literature focused on providing practical knowledge and entertainment to her contemporaries.