A Mother; [Maria Elizabeth Budden] — Key to Knowledge; or, Things in Common Use Simply and Shortly Explained

London, John Harris, 1830. Leather. A scarce educational work for children, a charming volume told through twelve conversations between a mother and her daughters. The eighth edition of this scarce work.An educational work for children, told through a series of twelve conversations which encompass a wide range of subjects, such an imports, honey, cream, leather, English history, weaving, printing, and more. The dialogues take place between a mother and her two daughters, Helen and Louisa.Illustrated with a frontispiece.By Maria Elizabeth Budden.Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. In a quarter calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with rubbing to the boards and spine, resulting in a small amount of loss of leather to the rear joint. Light bumping to the extremities. A small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Light marks to the boards. Hinges are starting but firm. Light spots to the paste downs and endpapers. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with the occasional scattered spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .