The Peacock "at Home:" A Sequel to the Butterfly's Ball. Written by a Lady. Illustrated with elegant engravings.

Language: English

Published by London: Printed for J. Harris, Successor to E. Newbery, 1808, 1808

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16p. Early childrens book. Original somewhat rubbed blue wrappers. Complete with the six engraved plates by the Irish painter, William Mulready (1786-1863). This is the second edition first published in 1807 and both are quite scarce. While she published the first two editions anonymously, she is listed as the author in the later1809 edition. Marginal stain on the rear cover and back strip torn but aside from some general light foxing a rather clean copy internally with an inscription on the inside front cover. Small piece missing from the lower corner of the front cover. Regarding the author, see DNB p352. Cumuchian #2245.

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Title
The Peacock "at Home:" A Sequel to the Butterfly's Ball. Written by a Lady. Illustrated with elegant engravings.
Author
Dorset, Mrs. Catherine
Publisher
London: Printed for J. Harris, Successor to E. Newbery, 1808
Publication year
1808
Condition
Good
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
Dimensions
16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall

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