TALES OF THE ROBIN, and other small birds, selected from…

TALES OF THE ROBIN, and other small birds, selected from the British Poets, for the instruction and amusement of young people.

London.Printed and sold by William Darton. 1815. [3], 4 - 140, [4] (contents) pp. 6 engraved plates, some with very minor hand-colouring by a former owner. Original half binding of red sheep, gilt over boards, spine with title and bands in gilt. Boards a little bumped and the spine is a little rubbed especially at head and tail. Cracking at inner hinges but text block is firm apart from pp 39 to 46 which stand a little proud. Some spotting and offset discolouration to the plates, the last one of which is cropped a little short but with no loss. Name in ink of previous owner on front free end-paper. To the front board is pasted the bookplate of Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester. A very good copy.Darton H1526(2).

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