Pretty Poll or A Parrot's Own History
London & Edinburgh: T. Nelson & Sons, 1869. Paperback. [8] leaves of chromolithographed illustrations; 27 cm. Wrapper title; chromolithographed front wrapper. Some of the illustrations are by Harrison Weir. Each chromolithographed illustration is accompanied by a verse. No date of publication. Faint gift inscription at head of front wrapper dated 1869. Another inscription inside front wrapper dated 1897. Publisher's advertisement for Nelsons' Picture Books for Children on back wrapper. The nicely illustrated story of a parrot who is captured in the Spice Islands and winds up living with Miss Ryland. Scarce. In Fair+ Condition: spine is worn, with remains of a green and black ribbon used to repair it; front wrapper is stained; small closed tears at fore-edge of front wrapper and first leaves; foxing and soiling; illustrations are bright. Fair +. Item #005695
Price: $35.00