The compliments of the season

 

ribbon round
bunch of lily-of-the-valley flowers
with words:-

THE
COMPLIMENTS OF THE
SEASON

 

 
Once again, once again
Christmas wreaths
Are twining,
Once again, once again,
Mistletoe is shining.

Then once again,
Once again,
Let holly crown
Each portal
And echo round
The welcome sound
Goodwill and
Peace to mortal.
                             ELIZA COOK

 

Signed: "T.STEVENS COVENTRY" on back at pointed end:
there is also a woven diamond registration mark.

This design was registered on 10 July 1871

T. Stevens credit and diamond registration mark woven onto reverse pointed end of this bookmark.