[Richard Johnson] — The Blossoms of Morality

London, J. Harris; Scatcherd and Letterman; et al, 1810. Leather. An entertaining educational work for young men and women, complete with woodcuts by John Bewick. An educational work for "the amusement and instruction of young ladies and gentlemen", advising the reader on morality. Illustrated with a total of forty-seven woodcuts by John Bewick.John Bewick was the younger brother of influential woodcut artist Thomas Bewick. John assisted his brother in his illustrations, whilst working as an apprentice to him. This work's publication was originally delayed due to his illness, and he died before it was published.By Richard Johnson.The fifth edition. In a half morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards, with renewed endpapers. Externally, smart. Very light bumping to the extremities. A few very light marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean, with scattered spot. Tidemark to the title page and final leaf, offset to the following and preceding pages, and to the occasional other page. Very Good . Ill.: John Bewick. Very Good .