1828 2vol in1 The Affectionate Parent's Gift and the Good Child's Reward Horsley

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Affectionate Parent's Gift And the Good Child's Reward Consisting of a Series of Poems and Essays on Natural, Moral and Religious Subjects Henry Horsley 1828 T Kelly : London 5.5" by 4" xxxviii, [1], 2-224pp; 188pp SUMMARY The first edition of this extremely scarce children's anthology. Illustrated,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Fair This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION Direct from the library of the late Hugh Selbourne MD (1906-1973) a noted book collector and diarist. Both volumes bound as one. Illustrated With 111 full page plates. Extremely scarce with only three entries listed on copac and one on worldcat. Worldcat entry states that there should be 114 plates whereas other copies for sale state 111. Erroneously bound with title page to volume II bound after the preface to volume I. Lacking title page to volume I. Collated, incomplete. Lacking final four pages to volume II and possibly three plates. A collection of children's poetry and essays. The themes of reward and punishment, behaviour and piety which can be found in Horsley's work were common to Nineteenth century children's literature. The poems vary in tone from 'the value of the soul' to 'the lunatic asylum'. Horsley's introductory essay 'Address to Youth' tells children of their duties and obligations they owe to God and to their parents, he says that through his poetry he has endeavoured to introduce the reader to the scriptures as well as good and evil 'in a pleasing and familiar a manner as I possibly could.' CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, worn. Rear board has detached with front joint and hinge tender with the board hanging by one cord. Rubbing to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly cockled due to damp staining. Pages are age toned with instances of scattered spotting throughout. Lacking final four pages and title page to volume I. Overall Condition: Fair GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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