Lot 1103 , [Childrens' Chapbooks] 19 titles printed by C.E. Knight... for J. Davis
° [Childrens' Chapbooks] 19 titles printed by C.E. Knight... for J. Davis; each with engraved title and illus. throughout (incl. 1 full page), numbered variously (1-36) on title, 8.5 x 5.5 cms. (approx); bound together in contemp. gilt decorated calf with paper spine and contained in a suitable (not original) blind and gilt decorated case (c. 1835). * comprises: Dame Teachwell's Pretty Book, the Rose, A New Picture Book, The History of Harry Heedless, The History of Fanny Thoughtless, The History of Dick Wildgoose, the Shepherd Boy, A Father's Pictures, A Parent's Stories, The Four Seasons, The History and Troubles of Peter Pliant, The Fifth of November, Children's Plays, The Twelve Months of the Year, The History of Ann Lively, New Testament Characters, The History of Birds, Mrs. Lovechild's Pictures, Little George and the Apple Tree.
£200-300
Condition:
good binding, gen. good inside, just a few sl. stains etc.