Contributions towards a Bibliography of the Taylors of Ongar and Stanford Rivers.

Harris, G.E.

Published by Crosby Lockwood, London, first edition, 1965, 1965

About this Item

Edition limited to 350 numbered copies for sale in the UK and British Commonwealth. Decorated cloth-backed boards, small 8vo, xii, 65 pp, 4 plates. From the blurb: "This work. provides the first detailed, accurate bibliography of that most prolific family of prolific writers, chiefly of children's books. Probably no other family wrote as much and yet remains as little known. At least three of the second generation might have become 'literary lions' in early nineteenth century England, but no member of the family attempted to acquire fame though they knew, and were known to, great men and writers of their time.Taylor books are scarce, some fetch high prices, some have not been traced for many years and there are consequent blanks in a bibliography, but where it has not been possible to trace a book for a collation the source for its existence is given with particulars of the earliest edition found. Writings only are included: reference to the many books illustrated by members of the family is omitted. The impact of the Taylors on the literature and culture of their age is so important that even if, individually, they might be thought no more than 'minor' figures, collectively they become a force no library can refuse to recognise." Top edge slightly dust-stained, otherwise Very Good in Very Good dustwrapper. With a 1-page manuscript letter from the author laid in. Seller Inventory # ABE-58489

Bibliographic Details

Title: Contributions towards a Bibliography of the ...

Publisher: Crosby Lockwood, London, first edition, 1965

Publication Date: 1965

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: 1st Edition