Published in 1880 this is a soft cover antique book written in poem form by William Wadsworth and beautifully illustrated by Mary L. Gow. It describes a discussion between an adult poetic speaker and a "little cottage girl" about the number of brothers and sisters who dwell with the little girl, and whether to count two dead siblings.  Lovingly inscribed on the inside front cover from a Grandmother to her grandchild in 1899.
 
In very good condition with some soiling to the cover also yellowing and wear to some pages. Binding is intact but there is a tear to the cover at the bottom. 18 pages on heavy paper board with gilded edges. 
 
Dimensions:
7 3/8" wide
9 1/4" tall
 
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