My Own Library. Tilt's Handbooks for Children.The Little Library.6 volumes.Original wooden case. ISABELLA CHILD, W.MAY AND C[harles] WILLIAMS Publication Date: 1835. >>MINIATURE BOOKS<<

Title: My Own Library. Tilt's Handbooks for ...

Publisher: Tilt & Bogue. Charles Tilt & David Bogue, London.

Publication Date: 1835

Binding: Hardcover

Book Condition: Good

Edition: 1st Edition

TWELVE MINIATURE BOOKS IN SIX. 1. Little Book of British Quadrupeds, colour engraved title, 191 pages + 1 page adverts, 47 full-page engraved illustrations; together with Little Book of British Birds, 191 pages + 1 page adverts, 47 full-page engraved illustrations. 2. Little History of England, colour engraved title, 191 pages + 1 page adverts, 47 full-page engraved illustrations; together with Famous Men of Britain, 191 pages + 1 page adverts, 47 full-page engraved illustrations. 3. Zoological Gardens, Regent's Park, colour engraved title, 191 pages + 1 page adverts, 47 full-page engraved illustrations; together with Surrey Zoological Gardens, 191 pages + 1 page adverts, 47 full-page engraved illustrations. 4. Little Picture Bible, colour engraved title, 191 pages + 1 page adverts, 47 full-page engraved illustrations; together with Little Picture Testament, 191 pages + 1 page adverts, 47 full-page engraved illustrations. 5. Little Robinson Crusoe, colour engraved title, 191 pages + 1 page adverts, 47 full-page engraved illustrations; together with Little Esop, lacks first gathering/title, introduction & 4 pages of text, 175 pages + 1 page adverts, 45 full-page engraved illustrations. 6. London Sights for Little Folks, colour engraved title, 191 pages + 1 page adverts, 47 full-page engraved illustrations; together with Country Walks for Little Folks, 191 pages + 1 page adverts, 47 full-page engraved illustrations. 65 x67 mm. Original decorative green cloth (volume 1 is in mauve) with gilt spines and matching gilt decorations to the upper covers (some wear to volumes 4, 5 and 6). Four volumes with booksellers printed oval ticket from J.M.Jones, 6 Clare Street, Bristol. In original burgundy roan covered wooden open-fronted box (worn away at fron top where it once said My OwnLibrary, rubbed and worn at edges). Original yellow paper lining. Extremely scarce and desirable set. Bondy 66-7. Spielmann 151, 353A & 359. Welsh 62, 2053, 2215, 2772, 4453, 4699, 4889, 4890, 7172, 7173. Seller Inventory # 5172