Memorials of early genius : and achievements in the pursuit of knowledge
1851, First Edition. London : Thomas Nelson. Very good copy in the original decorated gilt-blocked cloth boards, with all edges gilt. Panel edges somewhat dust-toned; corners lightly rubbed with age. Prelims somewhat foxed and dust-dulled; reader inscription on flyleaf. Frontis plate retains its tissue guard. Core text is bright and clean; remains an overall well-preserved copy. Item #455617
Physical description; 320 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : illustrations ; 17 cm. Notes; Includes engraved title page and plate by T.G. Flowers. Epigraph from Wordsworth. Subjects; Genius - Biography - Juvenile literature - 19th century, Children - Biography - Juvenile literature, Inspiration - Juvenile literature.
Price: €65.00