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Original Poems for Infant Minds by several young persons.
Original Poems for Infant Minds by several young persons. Vol. II Fifteenth Edition.
[by Ann and Jane Taylor et al.]
London: Printed for Darton, Harvey & Darton, No 55, Gracechurch-Street. Sold also by J. Conder, St Paul's Church Yard. 1819.
One volume only (of two). Small 8vo, original quarter morocco gilt with marbled boards; pp. viii + 128 +(8)(publisher's ads.), engraved frontis. Spine distressed, some leaves loose, old ink ownership inscription on prelim.
Collection of poems mainly written by Ann Taylor (1782-1866) and her younger sister Jane Taylor (1783-1824), author of 'The Star' (better known as 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'). The frontispiece illustrates 'The Welch Lad'. A poem for children titled 'Sluttishness' shows how much the English language has changed over the years.
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