YeOldBookWorms Ltd 

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Rare and Collectable book dealers with offices in the Grade 2 listed historical building, Bridge House in Thetford Norfolk. Viewing available upon request. Celebrating 10 years of selling books. Members of the PBFA. Registered with Company House.

 The Looking-Glass Mind: 

or, Intellectual Mirror: Being an Elegant Collection of the Most Delightful Little Stories and Intersting Tales, Chiefly Translated from the Much Admires Work "L'Ami des Enfants"

1796

Illustrated with Woodcuts by John Bewick

One of the most successful compilations for children produced in the period, with several editions. This one further enhanced by the charming engravings and vignettes of John Bewick, younger brother of Thomas


**London; Printed by J. Crowder, for E. Newbery, The corner of St. Paul's Churchyard. 1796. Bound in near contemporary vellum, Morocco label in gilt to the spine, 8vo, measuring; 18cm x 11.3cm. Pagination; [9], 2-271pp. Woodcut headings to each part by John Bewick. 74 Woodcuts in total. 


Condition: See photos as part of condition report: pp. 49/50 lower corner torn away, closed tear to pp. 107/108, a little minor spotting, contemporary ownership signature at head of title, contemporary vellum, dust-soiling and scratches, holding firmly, text block firm.



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Packaging: All our books, will be securely packaged (and waterproofed). We aim to send all items within 48 hours of payment.  

Returns Policy: If you are unhappy in any way, for whatever reason, with the transaction or the item, please contact us as soon as possible. Your item is fully refundable without question.  

Our Policy: Our aim is for you to have a pleasant and enjoyable experience with us, we list and describe our books as honestly as possible and can provide extra images upon request.

Who we are: We are book enthusiasts, Fiona Gladwin and Steve Thomas who started Yeoldbookworms Limited on eBay in 2013.  We recently moved to our new offices in Thetford, Norfolk UK, where viewing can be arranged upon request.  

 We hope you buy with confidence, we celebrated, at the end of 2023 30,000 successful Book sales and have gained a reputation of honesty and reliability.