A salesman's sample, or dummy, containing sample text (table of contents, list of portraits, biographical sketches, and poetry), "Opinions of the press", "List of subscribers" (a printed list of churches and schools across the US), prospectus, and 8 pages of ruled paper to record subscribers' information. Slips of blue paper tipped in throughout with descriptions of various topics and features of text.
Blue leather binding, stamped in black and gold. Spine design stamped on back cover.