Thomas Day - The History of Sandford and Merton

Chiswick, C. and C. Whittingham, 1828. Leather. A smart copy of the first volume of this best-selling children's book from British author Thomas Day. Volume I only. A best-selling children's book. An assemblage of stories held together by a thread narrative, following the reformation of Tommy Merton who is transformed from a spoiled six-year-old boy into a virtuous gentleman. Written by Thomas Day, a British author and abolitionist best known for this work. In the original half calf with patterned boards. Externally, smart with rubbing to the extremities and minor bumping. Light fading to the spine with the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot. Further spotting to the first and last few pages. A contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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