Author: Anonymous
Title: Stories Selected from the History of France, for Children
Description: London, Harris and Son, 1819 . First edition. Leather. The very scarce first edition of this fascinating history of France, intended for young readers. A very scarce first edition.A very scarce example of the Harris and Son series of histories of various nations, aimed to be entertaining and to educate children.This charming volume features thirty-three short chapters on various exciting periods in French history, including discussion of 'The Prisoner of the Bastile', 'The Crusades of St. Louis', 'The Man with the Iron Mask', and, finally, 'The Royal Victims&apos.With a former owner's inscription to the front pastedown. Lacking the front free endpaper.A delightful volume of children's history. In the original calf backed, marbled paper covered boards. Small loss of leather to back strip tail. Rubbing to joints and board perimeters. Joint heads starting, with boards holding firm. Inscription to front pastedown. Lacking front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Small tide mark to title page fore edge. Pages lightly age toned, with instances of light spotting to the first few leaves. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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