Lucy Sarah Atkins Wilson — The India Cabinet Opened

London, Harris and Son, 1821 . First edition. Leather. The very scarce first edition of Lucy Sarah Atkins Wilson novel for children, in which a young girl learns about conchology, botany, and the wonders of the natural world. The first edition of this very scarce work.Illustrated with a frontispiece. Last seen at auction in 1982. The work of British author and editor Lucy Sarah Atkins Wilson, who specialised in scientific literature for children.A charming novel for young children following a central character named Ellen who visits the lakes of Cumberland and Westmoreland, and encounters local characters.Inscription of L. Grimes to front pastedown.Retaining half title. In morocco backed marbled paper covered boards. Light rubbing to binding, otherwise externally excellent. Front hinge strained but firmly held. Inscription to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with the odd spot, most concentrated to the first few leaves. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .