Curiosity, Affectation, and Indulgence. Instructive and Entertaining Tales for Young People (Parlour Stories Series No. 1)
Published by Edward Lacey / Henry Lacey, London / Liverpool, 1830
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA
AbeBooks seller since May 1, 2020
Condition: Used - Good
US$ 75.00
Quantity: 1 available
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24mo. Pp. 72. Frontis. engraving. Illustrated with woodcuts. Half morocco over illustrated paper covered boards, five gilt bands stamped on the spine, cover title variation "Curiosity, Affectation and Indulgence. Moral and Instructive Tales, for the Young. With Engravings" under the heading "Lacey's Juvenile Library." Laid in undated folded note on May Fair Hotel London stationery "Much love from London." Front board detached, rear board nearly so, spine and edges chipped and rubbed, covers lightly soiled, leaves are mildly age toned but remain crisp. First volume of thirteen in the Parlour Stories series, listed on the back cover. Three stories, the second including a poem. Woodcuts are unsigned. The online Women's Print History Project credits the author as Caroline Howard. Although lacking identification as such, this book is from the personal collection of Barbara Bader, author of American Picturebooks from Noah?s Art to The Beast Within (Macmillan, 1976).
Seller Inventory # 6336
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Curiosity, Affectation, and Indulgence. Instructive and Entertaining Tales for Young People (Parlour Stories Series No. 1)
- Author
- LACEY, Edward [Caroline Howard]
- Publisher
- Edward Lacey / Henry Lacey, London / Liverpool
- Publication year
- 1830
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Illustrator
- J. Meadows Del. (cover)
- Seller catalogs
- Children's Books, Illustrated Books
Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA
Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
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Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books was established in 1996 as a natural progression of proprietor Jeffrey Long’s historical and bibliophilic interests. Our store is located in downtown Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood and is open seven days a week. In our on-going effort to provide a diversified inventory, we are acquiring fine and unusual books. From incunabula to 20th Century literature, from journals of voyages to autograph letters, no book or manuscript is beyond our purview. We would be delighted to consider all printed or written materials. Discretion is our hallmark. Long Brothers adheres to a strict code of professional conduct. We take pride in our customer service.…
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HOUSE OF LONG LLC LONG BROTHERS FINE AND RARE BOOKS % JEFFREY JOSEPH LONG SOLE MBR
400 Occidental Ave. S.
Seattle, WA U.S.A. 98104
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