The Country; Or Old Michael and Young Maurice

Old Humphrey [George Mogridge]

Verlag: The Religious Tract Society, London, 1844

Beschreibung

The very scarce first edition of this charming tale about the benefits of a simple rural existence. The very scarce first edition of this moral tale, credited to 'Old Humphrey', the pseudonym of George Mogridge.With a frontispiece and numerous vignettes throughout.The tale follows the contrasting lives and values of two characters, Old Michael and Young Maurice, illustrating lessons of virtue, hard work, and the rewards of a humble and honest life in the countryside.Undated; dated 1844 by the British Library.With a former owner's inscription to the front free endpaper. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with spine lightly age toned. Tide mark to head of rear board. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, otherwise clean and bright. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 914F29

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Country; Or Old Michael and Young Maurice

Verlag: The Religious Tract Society, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1844

Einband: Cloth

Illustrator: Not Stated

Zustand: Very Good

Auflage: First edition.

Art des Buches: book