Obituary notice headed 'MR. JOHN CASSELL. Born January 23rd, 1817. Died April 2nd, 1865.'

On one side of a piece of paper 21 x 14 cm. Mourning border. Very good, on lightly aged and spotted paper. Twenty-four lines of text announcing the 'death of our esteemed partner [...] for so many years [...] our fellow-labourer in the field of literary enterprise'. Cassell is described as 'a man of vigorous intellect and untiring energy, whose constant aim it was to render effectual assistance towards moral, social, and religious elevation of the people'. He will 'be ever remembered for the qualities of gentleness, affection, and tenderness which were so peculiarly his own.' It will be the 'duty and privilege' of his partners, 'in association with his Widow, whose interests continue to be connected with those of the Firm, to carry on in the same spirit the great work with which his name must remain for ever identified'. A scarce piece of English book trade ephemera.