Davys rev george (2 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Good-VG. 2nd Ed. (1st-1822). 119 pp. (1-4 in Roman); yellow early printed ownership label of Susanna Rogers with a rhymeto would-be borrowers of the book (ending in prose: 'Think seriously, keep cleanly, return duly, with the corners of the leaves not turned down'), a few brown marks on pp.114 & 116, , sl.splitting to fr.gutter but not affecting tightness of binding, no corners of leaves turned down, bottom edges close-cropped in a few places but text never affected. Unlettered red leather covers quite clean but some rubbing to extremities, edges & sp.darkened. An attractive little book written in dialogue form and in unusually good condition for works of this date and genre.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. New Edition. Complete (72 pages for 'The Savings Bank' and 29 pages for 'The May-Bee'). Both bound together in one slim volume. 'The May-Bee' - a children's story about piety and good behaviour and appreciation of all living things - Eight Edition - pub: Houlston and Son, 1833. Pocket sized. An eagerly owned copy of these RARELY available books. Marbled boards that are much worn, battered all about. Leathered corners that are very worn and damaged. The spine has been repaired at some stage with thick brown paper tape. Despite the consequences of inconsideration, the boards are sound, sure, steady. The frontispage and end paper have antiquated doodles. The contents have evidence of eager, devoted use throughout. The pages have some handling and age-related marks and wear, some thumbing wear. However, the pages are also amiable, clean, clear, healthy, bold, more than competent, alert, convivial, generous of intent, amenable, kindly. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. …