Annals of the Poor – Legh Richmond – 1842 | Beautiful Binding, Influential Literature

Legh Richmond’s Annals of the Poor was issued in London by the Religious Tract Society in 1842. This edition contains five tales closely associated with Richmond’s pastoral career. This work includes: The Dairyman’s Daughter, The Young Cottager, The Negro Servant, The Cottage Conversation, and A Visit to the Infirmary. These stories, first circulated in the early 19th century, became some of the best-known evangelical writings of their time across the United States and Great Britain.

The decorative leather binding makes this small tome a beautiful display. Note the impressive gilt.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Annals of the Poor
• Author(s): Legh Richmond
• Publisher: London: Religious Tract Society
• Edition: 1842
• Format: (16mo), single volume
• Binding: Leather, gilt decoration
• Size: ~ 4.75 in x 3 in (12 cm x 7.5 cm)
• Collation: 240 pp
• Illustrations: Engraved frontispiece and additional engraved title page
• Contents Include:
  • The Dairyman’s Daughter
  • The Young Cottager
  • The Negro Servant
  • The Cottage Conversation
  • A Visit to the Infirmary
• Provenance: Inscription / Bookplate – Rivers Langton

Condition:

Very Good. The leather binding remains secure with gilt decoration retaining character. The text block is complete. Light wear from age is present yet the structural integrity is strong, and the engraved plates remain clear.

Why Collect This?

• Complete with five widely read narratives
• Bound by the Religious Tract Society in gilt leather

Item Number: # 29429