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Trimmer, Mrs.[Sarah Trimmer] : Fabulous Histories or the History of the Robins. Designed for Children, Respecting Their Treatment of Animals

N. Hailes, Juvenile Library, London, 1818

1818. Hardcover, about 4¼- inches wide x 7-inches tall. Leather, gilt border on covers, gilt lettering and designs on spine. Illustrations/woodcuts at beginning of chapters. Marble endpapers, 164 pages. Condition: Wear to binding, mostly at joints and extremities; short abrasion at lower right corner of top cover. Top cover may have been detached at one time, but re-affixed to binding; short tears at joints of rear cover. First endpaper/blanks/title page detached yet laid in. Gift inscription on blank (dated December 1, 1855). Page 164 torn, mostly at gutter. Edges age toned. Text-block age toned, scattered foxing, yet text very readable. Overall Fair condition. Very scarce title, originally published in 1785. Book written for children to teach them about compassion for animals, not to get into "habits of tormenting inferior creatures, before they are conscious of giving them pain; or fall into the contrary fault of immoderate tenderness to them." This storybook helps children understand the need for treating animals with "great fondness." The end result "will engage the attention of young minds, and prove instrumental to the happiness of many an innocent animal," according to the author. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Fair. Binding: Hard Cover

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