Fabulous Histories or the History of the Robins. Designed for Children, Respecting Their Treatment of Animals

London: N. Hailes, Juvenile Library, 1818. 1818. Hardcover, about 4¼- inches wide x 7-inches tall. THIS IS THE ACTUAL 1818 EDITION, NOT A FACSIMILE, MODERN REPRINT, OR A PRINT-ON-DEMAND. Very scarce title, originally published in 1785. Leather, gilt border on covers, gilt lettering/designs on spine. Illustrations/woodcuts at beginning of chapters. Marbled endpapers, 164 pages. Condition: Wear/tears to binding, mostly at joints and extremities; short abrasion at lower right corner of top cover. Covers re-affixed/reinforced with clear cello binding tape. Gift inscription on first blank (dated December 1, 1855). Page 164 torn, mostly at gutter. Edges age toned. Text-block age toned, scattered foxing, yet text still very readable. Overall Fair condition. Book written for children to teach them about compassion for animals - not to get into "habits of tormenting inferior creatures, before they are conscious of giving them pain; or fall into the contrary fault of immoderate tenderness to them." This storybook helps children understand the need for treating animals with "great fondness." The end result "will engage the attention of young minds, and prove instrumental to the happiness of many an innocent animal," according to the author. A beautiful, still timely book for children. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . Hard Cover. Fair.