Six Short Stories for Short People, Fred. W. B. Bouverie — Later Edition

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Six Short Stories for Short People, Fred. W. B. Bouverie — Later Edition

Name: Six Short Stories for Short People, Fred. W. B. Bouverie — Later Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4277
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Publication: London, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c. 1870.

Formatting: Small 8vo, pp. 123.

Condition Report: Good. The original cloth binding remains structurally sound, though the front board and spine have sunned to a muted brown, contrasting with the vibrant original purple still present on the rear panel. The blind-stamped borders and gilt tooling on the front cover are remarkably clear, albeit with some rubbing to the spine's gilt. There is moderate bumping and fraying to the corners and spine tips, consistent with its age and readership. The text block is reasonably tight, though the endpapers show characteristic tanning and light foxing. The hand-coloured frontispiece remains bright, and the internal pages are largely clean with occasional handling marks A charming Victorian survival.

Catalogue Note: This unstated later edition is a delightful example of mid-Victorian children's publishing. The work was originally released in 1861; however, this specific imprint is exceptionally scarce on the open market, particularly with its four hand-coloured plates intact.

The volume features a neat presentation inscription on the front endpaper: "Master Stanley Fedden / Award for Punctuality / and Good conduct / Blacklow House / Dec 19th 1872". This offers a wonderful glimpse into 19th-century educational prizing, adding a modest but authentic layer of social history to the copy without overstating its significance.

Six Short Stories for Short People is a captivating collection of moralistic and entertaining tales designed specifically for the amusement and edification of young Victorian minds. Authored by the Reverend Frederick William B. Bouverie, the stories blend gentle adventures with didactic lessons on virtue and good conduct. This delightful little volume serves not only as a piece of engaging children's literature but also as a charming artifact of 19th-century cultural instruction.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Fred. W. B. Bouverie

Book Publisher: Cassell, Petter, and Galpin

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Children's Fiction & True Stories

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 123

Book Publication Year: 1870

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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