This series of literary sketches of rural life first appeared in The Lady's Magazine. Originally published in the 1820's and 1830's, these sketches were popular and reprinted many times. Mitford [1787-1855] was a friend of Elizabeth Barrett Browning. This edition includes original illustrations by Shirley Felts, with color illustrations throughout drawn from various artists depicting rural village life. A beautiful book with clean bright pages, bright illustrations, fine condition. Red cloth spine, pasted illustration on front cover. Sidgwick & Jackson. London. 1986. Hb. USED. $47.00