Mary Howitt — Fire-Side Verses

London , Darton and Clark, c1845. Cloth. An uncommon copy of Fire-Side Verses by poet Mary Howitt. Fire-Side Verses by Mary Howitt.Mary Howitt was an English poet and author who wrote sometimes alongside her husband. Many of her works were intended for young people. This is a collection of charming children's verses including Little Children, Corn-Fields and Mabel on Midsummer Day and others. With seven plates, which have been coloured by a previous owner. Collated, complete. In quarter cloth with marbled boards. Externally, worn with marks to the boards and spine, with the spine coming away from the front board. Front hinge is starting. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age toned with marks and spotting throughout. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .