(Dean & Co.)
Peter's Enquiries After Knowledge.
London: Dean & Co., (c. 1820). 24mo. 11pp. Each page with a hand-colored engraving of a concept described below. Topics range from hot-air balloons, to the Romans landing in England, to an especially delightful view of Queen Victoria, from the perspective of young Peter as he and his father walk in the park. Bound in gray wrappers, with printed covers. To upper cover is affixed a bookseller's tag for Stassin et Xavier Libraires, indicating that the book reached France. Some soiling to covers, mild creasing to latter pages, former owner's signature on title page. Near fine. Only one copy recorded in OCLC. Item #32532
Price: $650.00