Author: Arnaud Berquin
Title: The Looking-Glass for the Mind; or, Intellectual Mirror
Description: London, J. Harris; Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme; et al, 1806. Leather. An English translation of the popular tales of Berquin, strikingly illustrated by John Bewick. A translation of the tales of 'L'Ami des Enfants' by Arnaud Berquin, a popular anthology of entertaining and moral tales for children. 'L'Ami des Enfants' was hugely successful in both France and England, gaining Berquin recognition and success. The stories featured consist of everyday situations which occur in children's lives. Their emphasis on family and structure helped gain popularity for the concept of the nuclear family.Illustrated with a total of seventy-four woodcuts by John Bewick.John Bewick was the younger brother of influential woodcut artist Thomas Bewick. John assisted his brother in his illustrations, whilst working as an apprentice to him.The tenth edition. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards, with renewed endpapers. Externally, smart. A couple of light marks to the spine. Very minor bumping to the extremities. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front free endpaper, with is repaired to the gutter, with one small tidemark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with the occasional scattered spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: John Bewick. Very Good Indeed .

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