Easy Lessons; or, Leading Strings to Knowledge in Three Parts.
Boston/ NY: Monroe & Francis; Joseph H. Fancis / C. S. Francis, 1839. Hardcover. "The first and third parts by a Lady, for her own children; the second part arranged by the late Mrs. Trimmer." Hardcover. Rebound in three-quarter leather & marbled boards;raised bands ruled in gilt; spine printed & ornamented in gilt; new endpapers. 224 pp. Illustrated with 16 engravings; tailpieces; engraved ornamental initial letters. Large print for children. New binding is pristine; some light foxing and stains to interior; closed tear to upper margin of one page (89), and very small corner piece missing on one plate, not affecting illustration (facing p. 88); but overall in astoundingly good condition for a children's book from 1839! Very Good. Item #27626
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