The Use of Sight: or, I Wish I were Julia

Agnes Strickland

Verlag: William Darton [1824], London, 1824

Beschreibung

The first edition of Agnes Strickland's very scarce early nineteenth century children's tale. The very scarce first edition of this work.Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece, two further engraved plates, and two further engraved leaves, one to the front and one to the rear. Collated, complete.An entertaining children's tale by English historical writer and poet Agnes Strickland, best known for her 'Lives of the Queens of England', and 'Intended for the Amusement and Instruction of Children'.Undated; dated via plates and publisher's imprint (reading 'William Darton', rather than 'William Darton and Son') as called for. In a quarter calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Significant rubbing to back strip head and tail, joints, and boards. Front joint starting, with board firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Discolouration to head of frontispiece. Pages age toned, with significant spotting and handling marks. Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 850F3

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Use of Sight: or, I Wish I were Julia

Verlag: William Darton [1824], London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1824

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Zustand: Good

Auflage: First edition.

Art des Buches: book