Berquin

1809 · réf. 845G17 — London: J. Harris; Longman Hurst Rees and Orme; Vernor. Hood and Sharpe; F. and C. Rivington et al. 1809. Leather. Good. 6.5" by 4" . I Bewick . The English translation of Arnaud Berquin's charming short story collection for children illustrated throughout by Berwick. The scarce eleventh edition. In a half calf binding on marbled boards. With numerous woodcuts throughout designed and engraved by I Berwick. A delightful collection of children's stories translated into English from the original French by Arnaud Berquin. The French version of this work was titled 'L'Ami des Enfants' and was hugely successful 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. In a half calf binding. Externally a trifle rubbed with some rubbing to the extremities. Joints are cracked but still very firm. Marks to the boards and spine. Hinges strained but still firm. Handling marks and the odd spot to the paste-downs and free endpapers. A newspaper cutting has been visibly removed from the rear paste-down with a small part of the cutting still present. Internally firmly bound. Pages age-toned but generally bright and clean. Handling marks and spots throughout. Small closed tear to the upper left of pages 119 to 214 but this does not affect the text. Closed tear of about an inch to page 9 and the odd small closed tear throughout. Ink inscription from the previous owner to the top of page 214. Several of the woodcuts have been coloured in. Good J. Harris; Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme; Vernor. Hood, and Sharpe; F. and C. Rivington et al. hardcover