Illustrated tales for children
1850, First Edition. Paris : J H Truchy, French and English Library. Good copy only in the original gilt-decorated green cloth boards, now lightly dust-dulled and worn along the outer margins. Corners slightly bumped. All edges gilt, with light foxing and dust scattered throughout. "The Bracelets" plate loose, with one medial gathering loose at the top stitch only. Text block remains otherwise sound. Despite its faults, a charming and well-preserved example overall. Item #480717
Physical description; 405 pages, 8 plates : illustrations ; 23 cm. Notes; Tinted lithographic plates signed Lassalle and Imp. A. Godard. Contents; The Bracelets -- The Orphans -- Waste Not, Want Not -- Lazy Lawrence -- Simple Susan -- The Good French Governess -- Orlandino. Subjects; Children's stories, English. Moral education Juvenile fiction.
Price: €225.00