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This antique book is Quality Fogg’s Old Ledger, a Victorian-era work of fiction written by Sophie Amelia Prosser (also known as Mrs. Prosser). Printed by Henry Hoyt, 9 Cornell, Boston between1870-1876.* Author: Sophie Amelia Prosser (1807–1882), a prolific author of sentimental moral tales and a frequent contributor to the magazine Sunday at Home.
* Original Publication Date: 1869.
* Publisher: Originally published by the Religious Tract Society (R.T.S.) in London.
* Genre: Victorian Christian/Didactic fiction.
* Summary: The story follows Quality Fogg, a successful 19th-century businessman and store owner. Presented as entries from his personal ledger, the novel depicts his life, business dealings, and eventual transformation from a self-righteous individual under the influence of various troubles.The green cloth binding with gilt (gold) lettering shown in your image is characteristic of 19th-century editions. While modern facsimile reprints are available, original editions from the late 1800s are considered \"very scarce\" by book dealers.Henry Hoyt was a publisher and bookseller at No. 9 Cornhill, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, active from 1850 until 1876. He specialized in juvenile and popular religious works, such as the Sunday School Journal and the Child\'s Companion and Youth\'s Friend. The firm was eventually succeeded at the same location by Ira Bradley & Co., which became Bradley & Woodruff.
