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Click here to see our other books! The History of Sandford and Merton, a Work Intended for the Use of Children [Thomas Day] 1795 John Stockdale : London 7" by 4.5" x, [1], 12-240; 262; 261, [3pp] SUMMARY A smartly bound early edition of Thomas Day's incredibly popular educational work for children, a novel guiding children on proper conduct. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage : £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION Complete in three volumes. The seventh edition of this popular work. Illustrated with a frontispiece to each volume. Thomas Day's incredibly popular children's book, a series of stories which tell the history of Sandford and Merton. This wildly successful work was first published in 1783, and remained in print for over one-hundred years. Day approaches education with Rousseauian ideals, following a spoilt but noble boy and his poor but virtuous friend. 'History' is not a typical history of a textbook, but rather a collection of stories from a multitude of sources, exploring the history of the areas through the reformation of a spoilt young boy named Tommy Merton, and the yeoman farmer's song Harry Sandford. Three pages of adverts to the rear of Volume III. Collated, complete. CONDITION In a rebacked calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Light bumping to the extremities. Light marks and rubbing to the original boards. Evidence of former wear, heavier to the rear boards of Volumes I and III, and front board of Volume II, prior to rebacking. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean, with a few scattered spots. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
Guilherme Correa Gonçalves
Very speedy delivery and extremely well packaged. The book is in wonderful condition for age, better I think than described. This now sits alongside a companion volume, another work of Worcestershire historian and antiquarian, John Noak. I very much looking forward to reading it. As for price, I snatched the offer and am extremely pleased that I did. This seller is a perfect find on eBay and I would purchase from them without hesitation, saved seller, excellent.
michael cosgro
Excellent in every respect; much better than originally described and pictured. The shipping was exceptionally fast, and the books arrived precisely on schedule. The packaging was both robust and thoughtful, which always makes a most distinct difference. I am grateful for this great value and for your having accepted my offer. Thank you so much, Katherine, for a truly pluperfect transaction.
user30278157
Second purchase from this seller. Consistent in every respect. Well priced. Well packaged. Dispatched and delivered swiftly. Arrived from overseas in a matter of days. Shipping cost was low. As described. Great communication by way of updates from the seller. Will be my first port of call when looking for books online from here on in. Thank you kindly.