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[1899] The Cowslip, Or More Cautionary Stories in Verse
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Description
Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce
A facsimile of the first edition, which was published in 1811.
Published by The Leadenhall Press as part of their Illustrated Shilling Series of Forgotten Children's Books.
Bound in the publisher's original paper covered boards.
A delightful collection of moral tales in verse written for children by 19th-century poet Elizabeth Turner, author of 'The Daisy'.
Illustrated with thirty charming engravings.
With a catalogue of other facsimile editions in the series, consisting of four pages to the rear.
Condition
Bound in the publisher's original paper covered boards. Externally, sound, with loss to the backstrip and a tear to the front joint. A little sunning and a few marks to boards. Front hinge is strained, but holding reasonably firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, just a little age toned.
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