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Nevermore Bookstore, Wallingford, CT, U.S.A.
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AbeBooks Seller since 16 April 2019
Rare little antique miniature chapbook, "Little Lucy; or the Pleasant Day. An Example for Little Girls." The book is overall in good condition. It is softcover and measures approximately 4 1/4 inches by 2 3/4 inches. The binding has been restitched at the spine by a previous owner. The interior is lightly toned from age with some occasional light foxing. Along with that there may be the occasional page with some kind of other minor imperfection. The book is undated but is circa sometime around the 1840's-1850's. It is 16 pages long with a few woodcut illustrations. Seller Inventory # 306415738209
Title: Little Lucy; or the Pleasant Day. An Example...
Publisher: S. Babcock: New Haven, CT
Publication Date: 1850
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a story of Lucy, a young girl, whose pleasant day is filled with wholesome activities and positive interactions. Set in a historical context where children were expected to be obedient and respectful, this book's central theme revolves around the importance of kindness, gentleness, and affection in fostering a child's happiness and well-being. The author emphasizes the value of moral instruction and entertainment in a child's development, offering a timeless guide to nurturing good character and behavior in young readers. Through Lucy's example, children learn the significance of being thoughtful and considerate towards others, the rewards of being helpful, and the joy found in simple pleasures like nature and creativity. The book's enduring message encourages young readers to strive for a life filled with purpose and kindness, leaving a lasting impact on their understanding of how to lead a fulfilling and virtuous life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331811565_0
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331811565
Quantity: 15 available
Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
16 pp. Illustrated from engravings. 4-1/4 x 2-3/4 inches, publisher's yellow printed and illustrated wrappers. A few slight spots of foxing. old stitching along spine. Seller Inventory # 70865
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331811565
Quantity: 15 available
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand. Seller Inventory # 4949851
Quantity: 4 available
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 24 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English. Seller Inventory # LB990001212761
Quantity: 18 available
Seller: E. M. Maurice Books, ABAA, Torrington, CT, U.S.A.
Pictorial Wraps. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Engravings (illustrator). Date based on gift inscription. 4.25 x 2.75 in (11x 7 cm). Blue paper wraps printed in black ink, later stitching, light foxing. A story reinforcing good behavior for young ladies. Illustrated with charming engravings. Size: 48mo. Seller Inventory # 009684
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Philip Salmon & Co. Rare Books, Boston, MA, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Very good. 48mo. 16pp. A moralizing tale, relating the story of Lucy's newfound comprehension of social and moral betterment by observing the natural industriousness and care of animals like bees, dogs, and cats. Bound in pale pink wrappers. Mild rubs to edges, splits to head and tail of delicate spine. A very good copy. The 1840 issuance is quite scarce, with only one recorded institutional holding, suggesting the persistent popularity of the title. Seller Inventory # 479
Quantity: 1 available