{"product_id":"1831-moral-tales-by-a-father-late-georgian-antique-childrens-book","title":"1831 Moral Tales - By A Father - Late Georgian Antique Children's Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoral Tales - by a Father is a rare 19th-century children's book published in 1831 by the prominent firm of John Harris in St. Paul's Churchyard, London. The publisher, John Harris, is highly revered by collectors of antiquarian children's books. In the original publisher's binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopies of the book are extremely rare today. It is mostly found in institutional rare book archives. Because 19th-century children's books were routinely read to pieces, scribbled in, or destroyed by their young owners, surviving copies are scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoral Tales is an excellent window into early 19th-century British pedagogy and the evolution of children's publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Georgian and early Victorian eras, the dominant trend in children's literature was didactic, educational and heavily moralistic. Rather than writing for pure entertainment, authors used realistic or slightly exaggerated short stories to instil religious values, correct bad behaviour, and promote good citizenship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific volume spans 182 pages and includes a collection of short stories focusing on honesty, humility, and the dangers of vice. The contents include the following punchy, cautionary titles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFatal Effects of Falsehood; \u003cbr\u003eThe Portfolio: or, What Is It To Me?; \u003cbr\u003eThe Piece of Gold; \u003cbr\u003eThe Boaster; \u003cbr\u003eThe Universal Genius;\u003cbr\u003eThe Wearied Soldier or, The Christian's Warfare; \u003cbr\u003eThe Sailor Boy; \u003cbr\u003eJulius or, The Deaf and Dumb Orphan; \u003cbr\u003eFalse Indulgence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are in excellent condition. Clean and tightly bound with no inscriptions or markings of previous ownership. Has an engraved frontispiece (with a little offsetting to title page), plus one further engraved illustrated plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn marbled papered boards with a black leather spine and gilt titles. Has wear to the corners to reveal boards beneath (see photos). Rubbing to the surface marbled paper. Rubbing also to the spine ends, with a little loss to the foot of the spine. A few light scuffs to the leather. Gilt titles remain bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique copy of Moral Tales will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift message to the parcel if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 15 cm x W 10 cm, 182 pages, 0.2 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post new stock, updates and news to Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50560122192109,"sku":null,"price":128.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260828-104023_1.jpg?v=1787931853","url":"https:\/\/bumperboxofdelights.com\/en-nl\/products\/1831-moral-tales-by-a-father-late-georgian-antique-childrens-book","provider":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}