Elizabeth M. A. F. Saxby — Earth&Apos;S Many Voices

London, Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge , 1863 . First edition. Cloth. The very scarce first edition of the first series of Elizabeth M. A. F. Saxby's charming children's short story collection, written with the aim of teaching children about science. The very scarce first edition of the first series of the work. A second series was produced the following year.Illustrated with a frontispiece, title page, and five further plates. Collated, complete.Elizabeth Mary Ann Fea Saxby was an English author who wrote several fictional and educational works aimed at young adults. This collection of tales, as with much of her work, incorporates scientific knowledge, reflecting her background as the daughter of a schoolmaster and amateur naturalist.  With a contemporary 1865 inscription, partially crossed out, to the front pastedown.A beautifully bound work. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with gilt detailing. Externally, exceptionally lovely. Bumps to back strip head and tail. Inscription to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Minor mark towards fore edge of page 32, with pages otherwise clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .