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The Infant's Library complete with case
The Infant's Library complete with case
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Description
Heading: (Infants Library)
Author:
Title: The Infants Library - complete set of 16 volumes, in the original cabinet
Place Published: London
Publisher:John Marshall
Date Published: [1800]
Description:


16 volumes. 5.5x4.8 cm (2 ¼x1¾") original boards, paper labels on front and rear. First Editions. Housed in the original wood box, sliding lid with pictorial label.



The 16 miniature volumes include an abecedarian, a spelling primer, guides to animals, flowers, birds, household and common items, etc. Rarely found in complete sets.

Condition
Case lacking part of the decorative woodwork at the top of sliding lid, some loss to both of the grooves for the lid on the sides of the box and lacking the bottom edge where the lid should stop; bindings restored, most rebacked; some internal wear, foxing, etc. Overall very good.
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The Infant's Library complete with case

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Starting Price $1,000
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