A little minor spotting; covers with some spotting and browing, wear with loss to spine ends.
Plates and illustrations by Arthur Rackham.
£95
London, Harrap, 1934.
First edition, trade issue. 8vo. Original pictorial wrappers.
An attractively illustrated edition of this classic of children’s literature, illustrated by one of the greats from the Golden Age of Illustration.
In stock
A little minor spotting; covers with some spotting and browing, wear with loss to spine ends.
Plates and illustrations by Arthur Rackham.
Children's Books
London, Ward, Lock, 1940.
First edition. 8vo. Original pictorial cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 6/-.
One of the last books by a prolific author who had enjoyed literary success since 1900, as well as some controversy for her 1916 Sci-Fi book, The Last Weapon, A Vision, the anti-sentiment contained within resulting in the book being banned. Wilson was a founding member of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.
Children's Books
London, Juvenile Productions, [1937].
Merlin Series' edition. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
Lewis Carroll's classic for children, here illustrated by D.R. Sexton and issued for the Merlin Series.
Children's Books
Loughborough, Wills & Hepworth, 1948.
First edition. 8vo. Original blue pictorial boards. Dust-jacket, priced 2/6.
Charming first edition of the first of six books recounting the adventures of Wonk the koala, illustrated by the artist & writer Joan Kiddell-Wonk.
Children's Books
London, Cassell, 1941.
First UK edition. 8vo. Original brown cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 8/6.
The original Lassie novel, which led to numerous films and TV series, first published in Chicago in 1940. Uncommon in such nice condition.
Children's Books
London, Collins, 1972.
First UK edition. Large 8vo. Original pictorial boards, issued without jacket.
One of the good Doctor's most famous titles, a topical tale of environmental awareness.