Author: Mary Elliott [Mary Belson Elliott]
Title: Tales of Truth, for Young People
Description: London, Darton and Clark, c1840. Leather. A very scarce and charmingly illustrated collection of tales for the young, by British author and poet Mary Belson Elliott. Illustrated with a frontispiece and eight further charming engraved plates.Aiming to provide moral guidance and examples of good behaviour, this volume consists of eighteen short tales aimed at guiding the young in their development, with titles including 'Prudence without Meanness', 'Good - Not Best', and 'Penny Wise and Pound Foolish&apos.Undated; dated c1840 via Jisc and WorldCat. In a half morocco binding, with gilt detailing to back strip, and marbled paper covered boards. A touch of rubbing to back strip head and tail, otherwise externally lovely. Front hinge lightly strained. Internally, firmly bound. Pages significantly age toned, with the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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