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The Renowned History of Primrose Prettyface. Who by her Sweetness of Temper, & Love Of Learning, was raised from being the Daughter of a poor Cottager, to great Riches, and the Dignity of Lady of the Manor
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair/N
- Seller
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Birsay, Orkney, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: J Marshall & Co An exceptionally rare early copy of this scarce story for children. Undated but circa 1788. First published in 1781, there is only one copy of the first edition noted. This copy is classed as 'fair' because there is wear to the binding; there is stain to the page edges and side margin; and the frontispiece is supplied in facsimile (although, worryingly, it is not that easy to tell). In the original dutch floral boards with a new matching cloth spine, and cloth case for preservation. There is a signature - Miss C Darell August 1789 to the front pastedown. New free endpapers. Engraved title page states that the book was priced at 6d in gift paper, 9d bound in Red. With 31 woodcuts in the text (in addition to the frontispiece) - the woodcut on p74 shows Lady Worthy weeping - further evidence that this is a very early edition. 88 pp plus 4 pp of advertisements at the rear and an advert for the Juvenile Magazine on the rear pastedown. Other than the stain mentioned above, this copy is nice and clean with clear woodcuts. Please enquire if you would like to see more images.
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- Bookseller
- E C Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 031869
- Title
- The Renowned History of Primrose Prettyface. Who by her Sweetness of Temper, & Love Of Learning, was raised from being the Daughter of a poor Cottager, to great Riches, and the Dignity of Lady of the Manor
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Jacket Condition
- N
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- J Marshall & Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Keywords
- primrose prettyface; eighteenth century children's books; early children's books
- Bookseller catalogs
- LITERATURE; Children's;
- Size
- 32mo
Terms of Sale
E C Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
E C Books
Biblio member since 2011
Birsay, Orkney
About E C Books
E C Books is a small online bookselling business, specialising in pre 20th century works:natural history, science, history, and travel, aiming for rarer and more unusual books. Our largest stock area is Natural History, where we have a good range of books from the 1700-1800's, many finely illustrated. Other areas include children's books, particularly late 1800's-early 1900's - again illustrated; and literature pre 1900.When you order books from us we ensure that they are properly packed to protect condition, and we always use recorded or 'signed for' postal services for more secure delivery. Please note that we have recently moved to the beautiful Orkney Islands, where we intend to open a bookshop over the next year. Because of our location we cannot guarantee 'next day' delivery but we will get your purchase to you as quickly and safely as we can.Please note that the buyer is responsible for the payment of any tax or duty on import.
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- Cloth
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- Facsimile
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- First Edition
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- Spine
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- Title Page
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- Edges
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