1797-1829 Series of Prints of Roman History, Designed as Ornaments for those Apartments in Which Children Receive the First Rudiments of Their Education Series of Prints From the Old Testament Scripture Lessons, Designed to Accompany a Series of Prints From the Old Testament
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Illustrated, Leather Binding
A set of three works by Sarah Trimmer, including her 'Series of Prints' on Roman history and the Old Testament, and the 'Scripture Lessons' to accompany the plates for the Old Testament.
'Series of Prints of Roman History, Designed as Ornaments for those Apartments in Which Children Receive the First Rudiments of Their Education', undated, dated c1811 from Jisc from a copy held at the University of Edinburgh Libraries. The plate volume only, illustrated with sixty-four plates. Collated, complete.
'Series of Prints From the Old Testament', lacking a title page, plates are dated 1797. Illustrated with sixty-four plates. Collated, complete.
'Scripture Lessons, Designed to Accompany a Series of Prints From the Old Testament', dated 1829. Five pages of adverts to the rear.
Sarah Trimmer was a leading writer for children's work in the eighteenth century, and an educational reformer.
Condition
In a full calf binding. Externally, front board of 'Scripture Lessons' is detached but present, rear board is held by cords only. Joints and hinges of 'Old Testament' are strained. Boards of 'Roman History' are held by cords only. Leather is rubbed. Loss and wear to the spines, heavier to 'Old Testament', with some loss of leather to the boards. Internally, generally firmly bound, 'Old Testament' is more strained. Pages are lightly age-toned with scattered spots.
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