William Hill - Miniature Portraits; or, Brief Biography: Displaying a Choice Selection of Eminent British Characters

London, J. Booth, 1815 . First edition. Hardback. The vanishingly scarce first edition of this collection of biographies of 'eminent British characters', intended for young readers. The first edition of this very scarce work by William Hill.Alphabetically arranged, this work contains short biographies of sixty-eight individuals, including Joseph Addison, Sir Francis Drake and Sir Isaac Norton.These biographies are 'designed principally to assist in improving the minds of Youth', and are 'illustrated by a variety of anecdotes&apos.With an errata leaf to the rear.Endpapers renewed.Offering insight into early nineteenth century society and culture. Rebacked, in the original paper covered boards. Endpapers renewed. Head of front joint starting, with board holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally bright, with only the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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