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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