Timpson, Thomas. Biblical Gem designed for the Young. Ward, Thomas & Co. 37, Paternoster-Row. London. 1834.
142 printed pages + 2 page publisher's advert at end. Original primrose endpapers. All edges gilt. Printed by W. Tyler, Ivy Lane, St. Paul's. 55 x 68 mm. Ruby morocco and olive-green reverse wallet-style binding, with Biblical Gem in gilt. Heavily patinated with slight wear and one hinge partially split but still holding firm.
Thomas Timpson (1790-1860) was a successful writer who was a supporter of Hannah Fry, prison reformer, welfare and anti slave trade campaigner. Timpson published Hannah Fry's Memoir in 1847. This book has a dedication to abolitionists and founders of Spring Hill College, Birmingham- Mrs Sarah Glover, and Miss Elizabeth Mansfield. Spring College was founded in 1830 to train Congregationalist ministers and in 1886 became Mansfield College, Oxford University. This miniature title for children is extremely uncommon/rare.
Not in Bondy, nor Spielmann. Welsh, 6743. Welsh refers to a single copy recorded in 1957. No OCLC reference . WorldCat locates zero copies worldwide. OABA9 5459