The History Of Little Goody Two-Shoes. Or Life Of Margery Meanwell.

New York Elton & Co. / John McLoughlin 1853

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Small booklet, part of the Pleasure Books for Children range. Undated, but circa 1853. Story variously attributed to Oliver Goldsmith, Giles Jones, Griffith Jones, and John Newbery. Illustrated with six hand coloured drawings by John Absolon. 24 unnumbered pages. OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 702484527. Elton & Co. was formed around 1850 by Robert Henry Elton and John McLoughlin Jr. By 1855 imprints read: John McLoughlin, successor to Elton & Co. The sewn binding is in excellent shape, and the paper covers are only slightly handled / darkened. A previous owner's name is written across the top of the front cover, and verso of same. Back cover publisher's advertisement reads: Pleasure books for children. Twelve kinds. 175 x 130 mm (7 x 5 inches). .