THE HALF-HOLDAY TASK-BOOK; or, Mirror of mind: consisting of Numerous Stories and Interesting Tales, in prose and verse; calculated to enlighten the Minds, and improve the Hearts of Young Children of either Sex. Embellished with nearly two hundred curious and appropriate engravings.
London.Printed by and for Hodgson & Co. No Date. (Circa 1825). viii, 180pp. Wood-cut frontispiece and wood-engraved illustrations throughout. Recently rebound half calf over marbled boards, gilt. New end-papers. 12mo. Initial blank with chip and small loss to outer edge. Text occasionally a little dust soiled with some signatures standing a little proud. Names of previous owners in ink to verso of initial blank. A very good copy of a wonderfully illustrated book, designed by the author to be used in schools.The preface is signed J.N.
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