London.Seeley, Jackson and Halliday. 1857. Iv, [4], 426, [2]pp. Illustrated. Original decorative cloth, gilt. a.e.g. Octavo. Edition not stated, but first published in 1854. Presentation copy, inscribed on front free endpaper: 'Louisa Coombs with Miss Charlesworths kindest wishes Nuffield 1861.' Head of spine a little worn with a tiny tear; little shaken; else a very good copy of one of the most successful children's books of the 19th century.Presentation copies are rare.