[Elizabeth Turner] — The Cowslip; or, More Cautionary Stories in Verse

London, Grant and Griffith, c1849 . Paperback. Scarce illustrated collection of moral children's verse from the author of The Daisy; or, Cautionary Stories in Verse. Scarce twentieth edition.Publisher's original paperback.Charmingly illustrated with thirty engravings.With four pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear.Date and author not stated, confirmed from a copy held by the Victoria and Albert Museum Libraries.Delightful collection of poetry, written as a moral guide for children. By Elizabeth Turner, author of similar instructional volume The Daisy; or, Cautionary Stories in Verse. This edition includes titles such as "The New Book", "The Crying Child" and "Drawing Teeth". Publisher's original paperback. Externally, smart with slight spotting and marking as well as subtle rubbing, resulting in small closed tear to fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Missing page 35-36. Generally bright and clean copy with spotting heavier to the first and last few pages. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .