{"title":"Childrens","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-pie-and-the-patty-pan-beatrix-potter-early-edition","title":"The Pie and the Patty-Pan, Beatrix Potter — Early Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original pictorial binding shows some discolouration consistent with age, though the silver lettering and colour illustration to the front cover remain clean and well-preserved. Light bumping to the corners from shelf wear is present, but the binding is otherwise free from significant defects. Binding remains square and tight. Former owner’s pencil inscription to the endpapers. Text block remains sound and well-preserved. Internally, pages are tightly bound and clean throughout, with light foxing present. Illustrations, both colour and black-and-white, remain crisp, clean, and well-defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"604\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eEarly edition published by Frederick Warne \u0026amp; Co., London, 1905. A desirable early printing of one of Beatrix Potter’s classic children’s tales, featuring her distinctive combination of gentle humour, anthropomorphic characterisation, and finely observed illustration. Early Warne editions are increasingly sought after by collectors of illustrated children’s literature, particularly those retaining their original pictorial bindings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eThe Pie and the Patty-Pan\u003c\/em\u003e follows the humorous rivalry between a cat and a dog whose attempts at social politeness lead to a series of misunderstandings over a shared meal. Characteristically charming and subtly satirical, the story reflects Potter’s mastery of rhythm, visual storytelling, and understated moral observation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52568162468179,"sku":"2021-RM-R-VG-47","price":98.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/57_c53b9a74-88b0-476d-9da0-4c02e78882a5.jpg?v=1765459170"},{"product_id":"book1-1","title":"The Light in the Forest, Conrad Richter — Illustrated Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"385\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs New\u003c\/strong\u003e: A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, presented in pristine original condition within its original sealed plastic wrapper. Binding square and tight, with contents fresh and immaculate throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eChildren’s Classics Edition. Hertfordshire: Wordsworth Editions Ltd., 2005. Illustrated hardback issued as part of the Wordsworth Children’s Classics series. Standard publisher’s decorative binding produced for the series’ uniform library-style presentation of notable historical children’s literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eHistorical novel set on the eighteenth-century American frontier, exploring identity, cultural conflict, and belonging through the experiences of a young captive raised between Native American and colonial societies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53509109809491,"sku":"4007 EV N","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1e930ca4-d96a-4676-a0a5-d53a56ad3df8.jpg?v=1776439214"},{"product_id":"book2-1","title":"A Apple Pie and Traditional Nursery Rhymes, Kate Greenaway — Illustrated Edition","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"385\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs New\u003c\/strong\u003e: A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, presented in pristine original condition within its original sealed plastic wrapper. Binding square and tight, with contents fresh and immaculate throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eChildren’s Classics Edition. Hertfordshire: Wordsworth Editions Ltd., 2002. Illustrated hardback issued as part of the Wordsworth Children’s Classics series. Features Greenaway’s celebrated Victorian illustrations accompanying traditional English nursery rhymes and alphabet verse, reproduced in a decorative gift-format edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eA collection of classic nursery rhymes and alphabet verse presented with Kate Greenaway’s iconic illustrations, exemplifying late Victorian children’s book design and illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53509364941139,"sku":"4008 EV N","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_4770b220-cccb-4084-8cbc-1937f0deea88.jpg?v=1776439370"},{"product_id":"little-ann-and-other-poems-jane-ann-taylor-1st-edition-thus","title":"Little Ann and Other Poems, Jane \u0026 Ann Taylor — 1st Edition Thus","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Frederick Warne \u0026amp; Co., c. 1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 64.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The original half-green cloth and glazed pictorial boards remain structurally sound and tight, a commendable state for Victorian-era children's books. The boards exhibit expected age-toning, gentle surface rubbing, and minor edge-wear, particularly around the cloth-tipped corners, though Greenaway's central cover illustration retains its charming clarity. Internally, the binding is secure. The pages display standard light, intermittent foxing and handling marks primarily confined to the preliminaries, yet the vibrant chromolithographic illustrations remain bright and unmarred by heavy offsetting. A handsome copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Early reissue by Frederick Warne \u0026amp; Co. Following their acquisition of Kate Greenaway's publishing rights from George Routledge \u0026amp; Sons around the turn of the twentieth century, Warne continued to print these beloved titles using the original woodblocks meticulously engraved by Edmund Evans. Therefore, this represents a First Edition Thus (or First Warne Edition), capturing the exact layout, format, and illustrative brilliance of the true first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe book is lavishly illustrated throughout with Greenaway's iconic, idyllic visions of childhood, replete with high-waisted dresses, bonnets, and pastoral innocence. The dedication page features a beautiful vignette paying homage to the children of Frederick Locker, a celebrated poet and man of letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eCopies found in their original glazed boards without major structural defects or crude amateur repairs have become increasingly scarce on the open market, making this an excellent addition to any collection of Golden Age children's illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eA visual and poetic delight, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eLittle Ann and Other Poems\u003c\/i\u003e unites the moral, charming verses of Jane and Ann Taylor with the unparalleled aesthetic of Kate Greenaway. Originally penned in the early 19th century, the Taylor sisters' poems are given vibrant new life through Greenaway's delicate, nostalgic chromolithographs, depicting an idealised, pastoral childhood that would come to define the Victorian imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53985577304403,"sku":"4203-RM-F-VG-50","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260605_162719.jpg?v=1781250501"},{"product_id":"chris-riddells-through-the-looking-glass-and-what-alice-found-there","title":"Chris Riddell's Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There — 1st Ed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_81de3e8ddfba1075-926\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2108\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2108 citation-end-2108\"\u003e London, Macmillan Children's Books, 2021\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2107\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2\" data-index-in-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2107\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2107 citation-end-2107\"\u003e 4to, pp. 320.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_81de3e8ddfba1075-927\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine. This volume approaches the condition of a newly published book, exhibiting virtually no defects or wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003e. The pictorial boards are exceptionally bright and clean, completely free from any rubbing, bumping, or shelf-wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4\"\u003e. The binding remains tightly bound and square, with remarkably sharp corners and crisp head and tail bands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,6\"\u003e. Internally, the text block is immaculate; the page edges are brilliant, unblemished, and entirely free of foxing or handling marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,8\"\u003e. The matching dust wrapper is perfectly preserved, showing zero signs of fading, chipping, or creasing, and features the original \"150 Years\" promotional graphic printed directly on the front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,10\"\u003e. Overall, an exceptional, collector-quality copy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_81de3e8ddfba1075-928\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e First edition, first printing of this specific illustrated edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_81de3e8ddfba1075-929\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2106\"\u003eThe text is vividly brought to life by acclaimed, award-winning artist Chris Riddell, functioning as a much-anticipated companion piece to his critically acclaimed edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"175\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2106 citation-end-2106\"\u003eAlice's Adventures in Wonderland\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2105 citation-end-2105\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\" id=\"p-rc_81de3e8ddfba1075-930\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0\"\u003eWhile standard modern editions of this title are widely circulated, a true first printing of Riddell's illustrated interpretation in flawless condition is increasingly sought after by dedicated Carroll collectors. There is no previous ownership provenance, bookplates, or secondary markings present within this copy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\" id=\"p-rc_81de3e8ddfba1075-931\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2104\"\u003eLewis Carroll's legendary sequel to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2104\"\u003eAlice's Adventures in Wonderland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2104 citation-end-2104\"\u003e continues to captivate readers more than 150 years after Alice first made her appearance\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2103 citation-end-2103\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e In this fantastical adventure, Alice steps through the looking-glass and encounters a bizarre and unforgettable cast of characters, including the imperious Red Queen, the contrary Tweedledee and Tweedledum, and the precarious Humpty Dumpty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4\"\u003e. Lavishly illustrated by award-winner Chris Riddell, this edition reinvigorates Carroll's beloved classic, making it a delightful and memorable visual feast for both new explorers and lifelong fans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54102932980051,"sku":"4141","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260611_112134.jpg?v=1782457152"},{"product_id":"the-little-grey-men-bb-2008-folio-society-edition","title":"The Little Grey Men, 'BB' — 2008 Folio Society Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_352aa3a9bf972734-432\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1076\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1076 citation-end-1076\"\u003e London, The Folio Society, 2008\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [xvi], 240.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report: \u003c\/b\u003eFine. A remarkably bright, well-preserved copy of this charming Folio Society production. The cream cloth boards remain entirely crisp and unblemished, with the red blocked illustrations and lettering retaining their original vibrancy without any sign of fading, toning, or surface rubbing. The spine is perfectly square, and the tightness of the binding suggests the book has been scarcely read. Internally, the Cordier Wove paper is immaculate, remaining entirely free from foxing, handling marks, or previous ownership inscriptions, ensuring the text and illustrations present flawlessly. The page edges remain perfectly clean and unspotted. The accompanying red slipcase is similarly superb, structurally robust and bright, showing only the most negligible shelf-wear to the extremities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_352aa3a9bf972734-433\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1075\"\u003eThis is the beautiful 2008 Folio Society edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1075\"\u003eThe Little Grey Men\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1075 citation-end-1075\"\u003e, based on the 2004 Oxford University Press text (which itself incorporated minor emendations from the original 1942 Eyre \u0026amp; Spottiswoode publication).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1074 citation-end-1074\"\u003eIt features a new preface written specifically for this edition by acclaimed children's author Michael Morpurgo.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_352aa3a9bf972734-434\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1073 citation-end-1073\"\u003eThe volume is richly illustrated by the author himself, Denys Watkins-Pitchford (writing under the pseudonym 'BB'), whose evocative line drawings and lovely colour frontispiece capture the magic of the English woodland.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The book was printed on high-quality Cordier Wove paper and bound by LEGO SpA in Vicenza, Italy, featuring a bespoke cloth binding blocked with a charming two-colour design by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eWhile not inherently scarce, crisp Folio Society editions of mid-century children's classics remain highly sought after by collectors. Finding a copy in such unblemished condition, free from the toning or handling wear that often affects lighter-coloured bindings, makes this a particularly desirable acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eWinner of the 1942 Carnegie Medal, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eThe Little Grey Men\u003c\/i\u003e is a timeless and enchanting woodland fantasy that follows the adventures of the last four gnomes in England—Sneezewort, Baldmoney, Dodder, and Cloudberry. When the restless Cloudberry sets off exploring and fails to return, his three brothers must build a boat and navigate the perilous, rushing waters of Folly Brook to find him. Blending a gripping quest with BB's profound, unsentimental observation of the natural world, the story beautifully captures the changing seasons, the secretive habits of British wildlife, and the enduring magic of the English countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54161748263251,"sku":"4415","price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260623_121802.jpg?v=1782977863"},{"product_id":"the-story-of-a-fierce-bad-rabbit-beatrix-potter-early-reprint","title":"The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit, Beatrix Potter — Early Reprint","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Frederick Warne \u0026amp; Co. Ltd., c. 1920s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 16mo, unpaginated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Good. The original tan boards remain structurally sound but exhibit general shelf-wear indicative of a well-loved century-old children's book, including rubbing to the extremities and slight bumping to the corners. The spine is intact but shows minor wear and slight fraying at the head and tail, though the binding itself remains reasonably tight with no severe separation of the text block. The front cover's circular pictorial pastedown retains its brightness, with only faint surface scuffing. Internally, the pages are largely clean and supple, displaying occasional mild handling marks, faint spotting, and natural age-toning. A previous ownership inscription in pencil marks the front free endpaper, but the primary text and illustrations remain entirely unobstructed and vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Originally published in a continuous panoramic wallet format in 1906, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"86\"\u003eThe Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit\u003c\/i\u003e proved difficult for booksellers to stock and children to unfold without tearing. As a result, Frederick Warne \u0026amp; Co. re-issued the title in this standard bound-book format beginning in 1916. This particular copy is an early reprint from this standard-format era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe presence of \"Ltd.\" on the title page's publisher imprint indicates a publication date of 1919 or later, after the publishing house incorporated. The volume features the classic Beatrix Potter illustrated endpapers and all of the original charming, albeit cautionary, colour plates that have made her work a staple of early 20th-century children's literature. While later editions of Potter's works are relatively common, well-preserved early reprints from the 1920s still command steady interest on the open market, particularly when retaining bright original boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eA charmingly straightforward cautionary tale, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003eThe Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit\u003c\/i\u003e follows a naughty rabbit who rudely steals a carrot from a good, well-behaved counterpart. However, karma quickly intervenes when a hunter mistakes the fierce bad rabbit for a wild target. In a sudden flash and a bang, the bad rabbit learns a harsh lesson, losing his stolen prize; along with his tail and whiskers. Written specifically for babies and very young children, Beatrix Potter's simplest narrative remains a witty, timeless reminder that bad behaviour rarely goes unpunished.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54212966809939,"sku":"4285","price":65.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260611_144112.jpg?v=1783331633"},{"product_id":"childrens-stories-from-dickens-mary-angela-dickens-others-early-edition","title":"Children's Stories from Dickens, Mary Angela Dickens \u0026 Others — Early Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Raphael Tuck \u0026amp; Sons, Ltd., [c. 1920]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_849e238c8308640a-632\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1366\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1366\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1366 citation-end-1366\"\u003e 4to, pp. 144.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Quarter cloth over pictorial boards. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report: \u003c\/b\u003eVery Good. The binding remains remarkably tight and structurally sound, with the brown cloth backstrip showing only mild shelf-wear and slight softening at the head and tail. The front pictorial board is exceptionally bright and well-preserved, free from heavy scuffing, though lightly rubbed at the extreme corners. Internally, the text block is highly presentable; the pages show expected moderate age-toning, primarily to the margins and text block edges, with occasional faint, scattered foxing that does not detract from the legibility of the text or the vibrancy of the colour plates. The inner hinges are uncracked and secure, making this a highly sturdy and attractive copy for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_849e238c8308640a-633\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note: \u003c\/b\u003eThis volume is an early, undated printing of the beloved collection, issued as part of the esteemed \"Raphael House Library\" series. \u003cspan class=\"citation-1365 citation-end-1365\"\u003eEdited by Captain Edric Vredenburg and featuring an introduction by Percy Fitzgerald, the collection notably features adaptations by Charles Dickens's own granddaughter, Mary Angela Dickens.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_849e238c8308640a-634\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1364 citation-end-1364\"\u003eThe work is beautifully enhanced by the artwork of Harold Copping, a prominent illustrator of the era.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1363 citation-end-1363\"\u003eCopping provides sweeping, characterful line drawings throughout the text, as well as a suite of full-page colour plates that capture the essence of Dickens's most famous literary figures.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe front free endpaper bears a neat, contemporary ink presentation inscription reading, \"Freda Margaret from Uncle Harry \u0026amp; Co.\" While copies of this work do circulate on the open market, finding an example with such vibrantly preserved boards and an intact, sturdy binding is becoming increasingly uncommon for children's books of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eIntroduce younger readers to the magic of Victorian London with \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"71\"\u003eChildren's Stories from Dickens\u003c\/i\u003e, a charming compilation that distils the great author's sprawling narratives into accessible, captivating tales. Retold by a selection of writers, most notably Dickens’s own granddaughter, Mary Angela Dickens, the collection breathes new life into timeless characters like Oliver Twist, Tiny Tim, and Little Nell. Paired with Harold Copping’s richly detailed illustrations, this book serves as an enchanting gateway into Dickensian literature and a beautiful addition to any vintage nursery library.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54221337854291,"sku":"4499","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260623_162101.jpg?v=1783415941"},{"product_id":"joan-in-flowerland-margaret-w-tarrant-lewis-dutton-1st-edition","title":"Joan in Flowerland, Margaret W. Tarrant \u0026 Lewis Dutton — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Frederick Warne \u0026amp; Co. Ltd., 1933\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e Small 4to, pp. 60.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The original blue cloth boards remain remarkably clean and vibrant, having been well-preserved beneath a clear protective sleeve, with only very slight rubbing to the extremities and minimal bumping to the corners. The binding is square, tight, and sound, presenting excellent structural integrity. Internally, the pages are generally bright and tidy, though there are a few isolated spots of light foxing primarily confined to the preliminary pages, half-title, and endpapers. The sixteen colour plates remain vivid, securely attached, and entirely unmarked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the charming first edition of a classic golden-age fairy book, featuring sixteen stunning full-page colour plates and numerous black-and-white inline drawings by the acclaimed illustrator Margaret W. Tarrant. Known for her delicate and ethereal depictions of fairies and woodland folk, Tarrant's artwork in this volume represents some of her most sought-after collaborative work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe volume features a neat contemporary ink gift inscription to the front free endpaper reading, \"Peggy \/ with love from \/ Auntie Mouse \u0026amp; \/ Uncle George \/ Xmas 1935.\" Such personal inscriptions add a factual layer of historical charm to children's books of this period, reflecting the traditional gifting of fairy tales during the festive season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eFirst editions of Tarrant’s fairy titles in such sturdy, highly presentable condition are increasingly scarce on the open market, as they were often well-loved and read to pieces by their original young owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eFollow the enchanting adventures of Joan and her rough-haired puppy as they are whisked away from Mr. Digswell's garden into the magical, miniature realm of Flowerland. Beautifully brought to life by Margaret Tarrant's iconic and delicate illustrations, this timeless tale weaves a gentle narrative of childhood wonder, nature, and the secret folk who hide among the thistles and blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54230806233427,"sku":"4497","price":99.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260623_161823.jpg?v=1783494745"},{"product_id":"autumn-songs-with-music-from-flower-fairies-of-the-autumn-cicely-mary-barker-olive-linnell","title":"Autumn Songs With Music from \"Flower Fairies of the Autumn\", Cicely Mary Barker \u0026 Olive Linnell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAutumn Songs With Music from \"Flower Fairies of the Autumn\", Cicely Mary Barker \u0026amp; Olive Linnell — First Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London and Glasgow, Blackie \u0026amp; Son Limited, [c. 1927]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 4to, pp. [48].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report: \u003c\/b\u003eVery Good. The book is bound in original quarter blue cloth over grey paper boards, now housed in a protective clear sleeve. While the binding remains structurally tight and square, the external boards exhibit generalised surface scuffing and moderate edge-wear. The front board's pictorial onlay retains its vibrant colour but suffers from a chip and loss to the bottom right corner, obscuring part of the \"Spindle Berry Fairy\" caption. Internally, the preliminary leaves and endpapers present with scattered foxing that occasionally intrudes onto the text block margins. However, the internal pages remain largely supple, and all twelve tipped-in colour plates are entirely intact, clean, and beautifully preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_e0ec9bdd02bd4ccc-74\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note: \u003c\/b\u003eThis charming, highly sought-after first edition unites the iconic whimsical artistry of Cicely Mary Barker with the musical compositions of Olive Linnell. \u003cspan class=\"citation-106 citation-end-106\"\u003eThough undated, the publication is widely attributed to 1927 by institutional holdings and reference catalogues.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-105 citation-end-105\"\u003eThe volume pairs twelve of Barker's beloved botanical fairy illustrations, rendered as delicate, tipped-in colour plates, with Linnell's accompanying seasonal scores.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_e0ec9bdd02bd4ccc-75\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-104\"\u003eBarker's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-104\"\u003eFlower Fairies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-104 citation-end-104\"\u003e series has maintained an enduring appeal since its inception, celebrated for its meticulous botanical accuracy intertwined with Edwardian fairy fantasy.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Copies of this specific musical collaboration in the original quarter-cloth and paper boards are increasingly scarce on the open market, particularly those that retain all twelve original tipped-in plates. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\" id=\"p-rc_e0ec9bdd02bd4ccc-76\"\u003eStep into an autumnal wonderland where nature's magic is set to melody. \u003cspan class=\"citation-103\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"79\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-103\"\u003eAutumn Songs With Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-103\"\u003e seamlessly blends Cicely Mary Barker's beloved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"150\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-103\"\u003eFlower Fairies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-103 citation-end-103\"\u003e with the enchanting piano compositions of Olive Linnell.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-102 citation-end-102\"\u003eFeaturing twelve stunning, tipped-in colour plates of fairies nestled amongst autumn leaves and berries, this beautifully illustrated volume invites readers and musicians alike to celebrate the turning of the seasons through art, poetry, and song.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54230823207251,"sku":"4498","price":52.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260623_161918.jpg?v=1783495042"},{"product_id":"autumn-songs-with-music-from-flower-fairies-of-the-autumn-cicely-mary-barker-amp-olive-linnell-1st-edition","title":"Autumn Songs With Music from \"Flower Fairies of the Autumn\", Cicely Mary Barker \u0026amp; Olive Linnell — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAutumn Songs With Music from \"Flower Fairies of the Autumn\", Cicely Mary Barker \u0026amp; Olive Linnell — First Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_aa4964c480478e53-103\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-220 citation-end-220\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London and Glasgow, Blackie \u0026amp; Son Limited, [1927]\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_aa4964c480478e53-104\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-219 citation-end-219\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4to, unpaginated.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very Good. The volume is bound in its original publisher's grey paper-covered boards, highlighted by a central pictorial onlay of 'The Blackberry Fairy' to the front cover. The binding remains structurally secure and tight, with only mild rubbing to the extremities, light surface soiling, and slightly bumped corners. The spine is fully intact with clear, unfaded lettering. It is presently housed in a removable, clear protective sleeve. Internally, the book is complete, though the paper stock exhibits moderate to heavy foxing throughout, which is a typical aging characteristic for this publication. Crucially, the tipped-in colour plates, including 'The Black Bryony Fairy,' remain bright, securely affixed, and largely undisturbed by the spotting. An appealing, sound copy overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: This early printing brings together the renowned botanical illustrations of Cicely Mary Barker and the musical compositions of Olive Linnell. Barker's \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"151\"\u003eFlower Fairies\u003c\/i\u003e series first gained international acclaim in the 1920s for its scientifically accurate depictions of English flora, seamlessly integrated with Pre-Raphaelite-inspired fairy figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_aa4964c480478e53-105\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-218 citation-end-218\"\u003eThis particular volume is notable for its high-quality production, featuring twelve individual colour plates\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"14\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e manually tipped-in alongside the text—a premium printing method that preserved the delicate watercolour tones of Barker's original art. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eComplete with the publisher's charming children's book advertisements to the rear board, surviving copies of Barker's musical collaborations in their original boards are becoming increasingly scarce on the open market, making this a highly desirable acquisition for collectors of Golden Age children's illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\" id=\"p-rc_aa4964c480478e53-106\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-217\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-217\"\u003eAutumn Songs With Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-217 citation-end-217\"\u003e captures the wistful magic of the changing seasons through twelve enchanting poems and melodies.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"15\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cicely Mary Barker's iconic, botanically accurate fairies are paired with delicate sheet music by Olive Linnell, allowing families to sing along to the verses of the Black Bryony Fairy, the Blackberry Fairy, and others. A whimsical union of art and song that continues to invite readers of all ages into a quintessential English woodland autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54230851813715,"sku":"4500","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260623_162239.jpg?v=1783496033"},{"product_id":"spring-songs-with-music-from-flower-fairies-of-the-spring-cicely-mary-barker-olive-linnell-1st-edition","title":"Spring Songs; Music from \"Flower Fairies of the Spring\", Cicely Mary Barker \u0026 Olive Linnell","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_a54dfafddd604557-116\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpring Songs With Music from \"Flower Fairies of the Spring\", Cicely Mary Barker \u0026amp; Olive Linnell — First Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Blackie \u0026amp; Son Limited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2\"\u003e, 1923\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 4to, pp. [ca. 50, unpaginated].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_a54dfafddd604557-117\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. 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The binding remains firm, square, and tight across the hinges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,6\"\u003e. Internally, the pages are largely bright and crisp, though there is a scattering of light foxing predominantly isolated to the endpapers, preliminary leaves, and the jacket flaps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,8\"\u003e. This mild spotting does not detract from the clear sheet music or the vibrant charm of the illustrations, making for a highly attractive and well-preserved copy overall.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_a54dfafddd604557-118\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e First Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2\"\u003e. This volume is a scarce survival in its original printed dust jacket, which mirrors the book's charming aesthetic and advertises further titles like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,2\" data-index-in-node=\"151\"\u003eAutumn Songs\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,2\" data-index-in-node=\"168\"\u003eThe Children's Book of Hymns\u003c\/i\u003e on the inner flaps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4\"\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-248 citation-end-248\"\u003eIt marries Barker's beloved botanical verses with musical arrangements by Olive Linnell, designed to be played and sung by young learners\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan 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class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-247 citation-end-247\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_a54dfafddd604557-119\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003eRichly illustrated, the book features Barker's signature ethereal children alongside botanically accurate spring flora, notably highlighting the \"Dog-Violet Fairy\" on the front panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2\"\u003e. Copies retaining their original dust jackets are increasingly scarce on the open market, marking this early piece of the Flower Fairies canon as a highly desirable acquisition for enthusiasts of golden-age children's illustration.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\" id=\"p-rc_a54dfafddd604557-120\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0\"\u003eFirst published in the wake of the immense popularity of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003eFlower Fairies of the Spring\u003c\/i\u003e, this delightful companion piece transforms Cicely Mary Barker's iconic fairies into a sensory, auditory experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2\"\u003e. With original musical compositions by Olive Linnell, each spring-themed poem is set to a gentle, playable melody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4\"\u003e. Perfect for both the piano bench and the nursery, it remains a timeless celebration of the springtime revival and the whimsical magic of Barker's universe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54230854631763,"sku":"4501","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260623_162338_654407d1-347f-4772-91c0-f89a2b2353a6.jpg?v=1783495893"},{"product_id":"number-five-joy-street-walter-de-la-mare-compton-mackenzie-et-al-1st-edition","title":"Number Five Joy Street, Walter de la Mare, Compton Mackenzie et al. — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-257 citation-end-257\"\u003eNumber Five Joy Street: A Medley of Prose \u0026amp; Verse for Boys and Girls, Walter de la Mare, Compton Mackenzie, et al.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — First Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_416c772fe78bb46f-127\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-256\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-256 citation-end-256\"\u003e Oxford, Basil Blackwell, 1927\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 4vo, pp. [xii], 220.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report: \u003c\/b\u003eVery Good. The original cloth boards, decorated with a repeating terra-cotta mythological bird and foliage motif over a tan background, remain uncommonly bright and clean, showing only minor shelf-wear and slight, gentle bumping to the spine extremities and corners. The binding remains tight and square, free of the slackness or hinge-cracking typically found in heavy children's annuals of this era. Internally, the pages are crisp and remarkably bright, with the tipped-in color plates retaining their original vibrancy and holding securely to their mounts. The text block edges display moderate, even age-toning consistent with the paper stock, but are free from significant foxing or damp-staining. A thoroughly well-preserved copy that easily justifies its grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_416c772fe78bb46f-128\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-255\"\u003eFirst Edition of the fifth installment in Basil Blackwell's celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"97\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-255\"\u003eJoy Street\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-255 citation-end-255\"\u003e series.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Conceived as a high-quality literary annual for children, the series is renowned for bringing together the most distinguished writers and illustrators of the early 20th century. This particular volume features original prose and verse from a staggering lineup of literary giants, including Walter de la Mare, Lord Dunsany, Hilaire Belloc, Compton Mackenzie, and Algernon Blackwood. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_416c772fe78bb46f-129\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-254 citation-end-254\"\u003eThe book is profusely illustrated with black-and-white drawings throughout the text and several beautiful, tipped-in color plates, a hallmark of the premium production values Blackwell invested in the series.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eAdding to the book's charm is a contemporary provenance: a beautifully decorated, un-oxidised \"Frances Bailey Memorial Prize\" bookplate affixed to the preliminary pages, awarded to a Florence Steadman of Lawrence Rd. Council School, Liverpool, in the year of the book's publication, 1927. Given their intended audience and physical weight, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"340\"\u003eJoy Street\u003c\/i\u003e annuals are notoriously difficult to find on the open market in tight, clean condition, making this sound, unmarked copy highly desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eStep into the magical world of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eNumber Five Joy Street\u003c\/i\u003e, a vintage treasure trove of children's literature from the golden age of British bookmaking. Gathering an extraordinary assembly of literary masters, this 1927 anthology brims with enchanting fairy tales, whimsical poetry, and captivating adventures. Lavishly accompanied by beautiful line drawings and vivid tipped-in color plates, this volume was crafted to ignite the imaginations of boys and girls alike. A beautiful surviving relic of 1920s childhood wonder, it remains a delightful read and a quintessential piece for any collector of classic children’s literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54230887760211,"sku":"4502","price":41.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260623_162448.jpg?v=1783496187"},{"product_id":"the-playbox-annual-1922-various-authors-fourteenth-year","title":"The Playbox Annual 1922, Various Authors — Fourteenth Year","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_1abc10e4e959cd8f-137\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-265\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-265 citation-end-265\"\u003e London, Issued from the office of \"The Rainbow\" at The Fleetway House, 1921\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_1abc10e4e959cd8f-137\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"148\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 4to, unpaginated. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_1abc10e4e959cd8f-133\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Good. The quarter cloth binding with illustrated paper-covered boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2\"\u003e exhibits typical shelf-wear for a children's annual of this period, with noticeable rubbing and scuffing to the edges. The corners are bumped with associated paper loss, and the cloth spine shows minor fraying at the head and tail, alongside general surface wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4\"\u003e. Despite these exterior flaws, the binding remains relatively tight. 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Unmarked by previous owners.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_1abc10e4e959cd8f-134\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-264 citation-end-264\"\u003eFirst edition thus, representing the fourteenth year of publication for this popular children's annual\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-263 citation-end-263\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Issued from the offices of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,2\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003eThe Rainbow\u003c\/i\u003e at The Fleetway House in London\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4\"\u003e, this volume stands as a classic example of early 1920s juvenile literature, lavishly illustrated to captivate a young audience.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_1abc10e4e959cd8f-135\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003eThe book retains its original striking front cover artwork of children peering at a glowing fairy house, complete with the caption \"Hush! 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The rear board features an iconic period advertisement for Pears' Transparent Soap, bearing the famous slogan \"He won't be happy till he gets it!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4\"\u003e. Furthermore, the volume opens with a stunning full-colour frontispiece depicting a young boy and a mermaid riding a giant fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,6\"\u003e. Complete, early editions of this inter-war annual in structurally sound condition are increasingly scarce on the open market.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_1abc10e4e959cd8f-136\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003eStep into an enchanting world of fairies, mermaids, and childhood adventures with \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003eThe Playbox Annual 1922\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2\"\u003e. A staple of early 20th-century British nurseries, this delightful \"picture and story book for children\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4\"\u003e is packed with charming illustrations, whimsical tales, and engaging activities designed to spark the imaginations of young readers. A wonderful artifact of a bygone era, it offers a nostalgic glimpse into the golden age of children's publishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54230899654995,"sku":"4503","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260623_162555.jpg?v=1783496414"},{"product_id":"grimms-fairy-tales-jacob-wilhelm-grimm-the-sunshine-series-edition","title":"Grimm's Fairy Tales, Jacob \u0026 Wilhelm Grimm — The Sunshine Series Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_3b6bd727ba9aec62-141\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London and Melbourne, Ward, Lock \u0026amp; Co., Limited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2\"\u003e, c. 1930\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-275\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-275 citation-end-275\"\u003e 4to, pp. 176.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_3b6bd727ba9aec62-142\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Good. The quarter-cloth pictorial boards remain firmly attached and largely bright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2\"\u003e, though they exhibit moderate rubbing to the extremities, light corner bumping, and minor surface wear typical of children's titles from this era. 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The colour plates remain vibrant and well-preserved. There are no loose or torn pages, ensuring the book remains a highly presentable and structurally sound copy.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_3b6bd727ba9aec62-143\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-274\"\u003eA charming early 20th-century printing of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-274 citation-end-274\"\u003eGrimm's Fairy Tales\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-273 citation-end-273\"\u003e, issued as part of Ward, Lock \u0026amp; Co.'s celebrated \"Sunshine Series\"\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-272 citation-end-272\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e While undated, this edition is generally attributed to circa 1930. The text is beautifully enriched by 24 full-colour plates by Harry G. 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This copy remains firmly bound and internally highly presentable, though it does exhibit some aesthetic wear to the exterior boards. The original publisher’s cream cloth is generally bright on the front panel, with the green and brown pictorial stamping remaining sharp and unrubbed. However, the rear board presents with noticeable but entirely dormant dampstaining and mottling across the lower half. The corners show only mild bumping, and the spine ends are relatively crisp with no significant fraying. Internally, the book is quite well-preserved; the charming pictorial endpapers are clean, save for a standard previous owner's signature to the front free endpaper. The text block and Kathleen Gell's illustrations remain bright and largely free from the heavy foxing or thumbing often endemic to children's books of this era, rendering it a solid, tightly bound, and altogether respectable copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Enid Blyton's prolific output during the mid-20th century means her works are frequently encountered on the open market, but early post-war editions retaining their original cloth bindings without severe structural degradation are becoming increasingly appreciated by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis edition is notably elevated by the lively illustrations of Kathleen Gell, which are presented in a charming three-colour (green, red, and brown) format throughout the text, perfectly capturing the pastoral mid-century aesthetic. While copies of this specific title are relatively common, they are frequently heavily worn, lacking their spines, or marred by extensive childish scribbles. Finding a firmly bound copy with clean, unblemished internal leaves makes this an appealing acquisition for the dedicated Blyton enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eFollowing a family’s delightful relocation from a bustling town to a quaint country cottage, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"\u003eThe Children at Happy House\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles the charming, everyday adventures of Jack, Jane, Benjy, and their lively Scottish Terrier, Patter. Enid Blyton weaves a gentle narrative filled with the simple magic of rural life, from making new friends to discovering the wonders of nature. 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It is beautifully illustrated throughout with Margaret Tempest's iconic, charming colour plates that have become synonymous with the beloved Little Grey Rabbit series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eWhile early printings of Uttley's woodland tales are relatively common on the open market, finding mid-century impressions in such a clean, unmarked internal condition remains a delight for collectors and nostalgists alike. This copy is presented in the publisher's classic snow-flecked boards, maintaining the quintessential charm of the post-war printings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eAlison Uttley’s enchanting woodland world comes alive in \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"63\"\u003eLittle Grey Rabbit's Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e, a heartwarming holiday tale. As the snow falls thickly over the forest, Little Grey Rabbit, Hare, and Squirrel prepare for a festive celebration, complete with carol singers, holly decorations, and a beautifully lit Christmas tree shared among all the woodland animals. Brimming with gentle magic and timeless lessons of friendship, this classic story continues to captivate new generations of young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323312263507,"sku":"4607","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260714_140434.jpg?v=1784190679"},{"product_id":"jemima-carolines-adventures-in-the-woods-susan-jolly-undated-early-ed","title":"Jemima Caroline's Adventures in the Woods, Susan Jolly — Undated Early Ed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London and Glasgow, Blackie and Son Limited, c. 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8vo, pp. 36.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very Good. The book is tightly bound with secure hinges and no noticeable lean to the spine. Internally, the pages remain largely bright, though there is some notable, scattered foxing that predominantly affects the preliminary pages, the title page, and the text block edges. The original dust jacket is unclipped, retaining the original '2\/6 net' price on the front flap. The wrapper exhibits expected shelf-wear for a mid-century children's book, including a small section of loss at the head of the spine, some minor chipping and creasing along the top edges, and light rubbing with mild discolouration to the blue rear panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: An appealing mid-century printing of Susan Jolly's children's tale, issued as part of 'The Anytime Series'. While the book is undated, the production style and the retained half-crown price firmly place this publication in the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe volume is charmingly enhanced by R. W. McIntyre's illustrations, featuring a vibrant full-colour frontispiece and dynamic line drawings throughout the text. Original dust jackets from this specific series are highly prone to heavy wear and loss, making the survival of this intact wrapper a lovely attribute. The title remains a rather uncommon find on the current open market, particularly when retaining its original jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eA delightful post-war children's tale following the adventures of a wooden doll named Jemima Caroline as she explores the enchanting woods, meeting various woodland creatures along the way. Accompanied by striking colour and line illustrations, this instalment of Blackie's 'Anytime Series' captures the quintessential, innocent charm of mid-century British children's literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323348177235,"sku":"4609","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260714_140658.jpg?v=1784191591"},{"product_id":"the-enid-blyton-nature-readers-no-20-enid-blyton-1st-edition","title":"The Enid Blyton Nature Readers No. 20, Enid Blyton — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Macmillan \u0026amp; Co. Ltd., 1949\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 32.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Good. While the pictorial wrappers remain firmly attached and the text block is entirely complete, the front panel bears notable instances of defacement in the form of red crayon or coloured pencil scribbling across the central illustration and title area. The stapled binding exhibits expected oxidation (staple rust) which has lightly bled onto the adjacent inner margins, though it has not compromised the structural integrity of the pamphlet. The extremities show moderate rubbing and minor creasing typical of fragile paper stock from this era. Internally, the pages present with scattered foxing, occasional smudging, and further faint scribbles to the first story's title page, yet the text and the interior illustrations remain legible and bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is an early printing (c. 1949) of number 20 in Macmillan’s expansive \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003eEnid Blyton Nature Readers\u003c\/i\u003e series, an educational venture which aimed to impart natural history knowledge through engaging, child-friendly narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe pamphlet is charmingly illustrated throughout with two-tone lithographic drawings by Eileen A. Soper, Blyton’s most famous and prolific collaborator, whose distinctive artistic style defined the aesthetic of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"216\"\u003eFamous Five\u003c\/i\u003e series. Soper's printed signature is clearly visible on the lower right of the front wrapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhile individual issues of these nature readers are frequently encountered on the secondary market, they were heavily utilised in mid-century educational and nursery settings. Consequently, surviving copies—particularly those retaining their original stapled wrappers without catastrophic loss or tearing—are becoming increasingly uncommon, even if their retail value remains modest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eDelightfully blending natural history with enchanting storytelling, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003eThe Enid Blyton Nature Readers No. 20\u003c\/i\u003e introduces young minds to the wonders of the natural world. This particular issue features the charming lead tale of \"Sea-Foam's Adventure,\" wherein a family of tiny, winged sea-sprites learn valuable life lessons along the shore. Accompanied by Eileen A. Soper's evocative illustrations, Blyton’s prose transforms biological facts into captivating fairy tales, making the science of life both accessible and unforgettable for children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323354566995,"sku":"4610","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260714_140751.jpg?v=1784191797"},{"product_id":"animal-lore-and-disorder-a-riddle-book-james-riddell-1st-falcon-press-ed","title":"Animal Lore and Disorder: A Riddle Book, James Riddell — 1st Falcon Press Ed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, The Falcon Press Ltd., c. 1950\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oblong 8vo, unpaginated [pp. 32].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The original pictorial paper-covered boards remain remarkably bright, with the black and green cover design retaining its strong visual appeal. There is light rubbing to the extremities, minor bumping to the corners, and slight wear along the spine joints, which is entirely consistent with a children's activity book of this vintage. Internally, the binding remains secure. The pages are notably clean and free from the heavy handling marks or creasing often found in interactive volumes. Most importantly, the delicate horizontally bisected flap pages are fully intact and functional, with no tears or amateur repairs, allowing the mix-and-match illustrations to be enjoyed exactly as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e This copy is a highly presentable example of the Falcon Press edition, published circa 1950, which followed the true 1947 first printing by Riddle Books Ltd. The volume is profusely illustrated in colour by the author with vivid, comical depictions of various animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe book features an ingenious split-page format, with each leaf cut horizontally across the centre. This allows the reader to turn the top and bottom halves independently, creating up to 200 fantastical hybrid creatures (such as a \"Cocero,\" half cow and half rhinoceros), complete with newly combined descriptive verses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhile later reprints occasionally surface, finding early editions of this interactive flap book in such a well-preserved, functional state is scarce on the open market, as the vast majority were subjected to heavy use and destruction by young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eA delightful and scarce mid-century children's interactive book that invites the reader to create a menagerie of absurd and mythical creatures. By flipping the bisected pages, children and adults alike can construct bizarre new animals—each accompanied by a newly formed, humorous poem detailing their strange habits. It remains a superb and highly entertaining example of post-war interactive book design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323489341779,"sku":"4612","price":35.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260714_140938.jpg?v=1784192831"},{"product_id":"little-grey-rabbits-third-painting-book-alison-uttley-margaret-tempest-1st-ed","title":"Little Grey Rabbit's Third Painting Book, Alison Uttley \u0026 Margaret Tempest — 1st Ed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Collins, 1952\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 4to, pp. [32].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Fine. This copy is exceptionally well-preserved, distinguished primarily by the completely unpainted and unblemished state of the interior line drawings. The original illustrated thick card covers remain remarkably bright and attractive beneath a neat protective sleeve, showing only the faintest suggestion of age-toning to the rear panel and minuscule rubbing to the outer corner tips. The binding is firm and secure, with no signs of weakness or rolling along the spine. Internally, the pages are crisp, clean, and free from the foxing, child's crayon marks, or water damage that almost invariably affect vintage interactive titles. A genuinely superb, untouched survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e First edition. Issued as an interactive companion to Alison Uttley’s beloved narrative series, this volume features Margaret Tempest’s iconic colour plates placed opposite matching line drawings intended for the young reader to paint. The rear panel lists the series up to \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"289\"\u003eLittle Grey Rabbit Makes Lace\u003c\/i\u003e (published in 1950), securely situating this publication in the early 1950s before the release of subsequent titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIt is exceedingly scarce to encounter these mid-century painting books on the open market in an untouched state. Designed expressly as ephemeral playthings, the vast majority were enthusiastically coloured, painted, or inscribed by their original owners. Finding an unblemished copy is highly unusual and represents a premium acquisition for collectors of mid-century children’s literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eStep back into the gentle, nostalgic world of the English countryside with this beautifully preserved vintage painting book. Featuring Margaret Tempest’s classic colour illustrations of Little Grey Rabbit, Mrs. Hedgehog, and friends alongside their untouched line-drawing counterparts, this rare volume offers a pristine glimpse into children's publishing of the 1950s. Whether admired as a premium collector's piece or enjoyed as a charming literary artifact, it remains exactly as it would have appeared on a bookseller's shelf over seventy years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323681919315,"sku":"4614","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260714_141117.jpg?v=1784193603"},{"product_id":"title-author-edition-tales-from-the-bible-enid-blyton-2nd-edition","title":"Title, Author — Edition Tales from the Bible, Enid Blyton — 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Methuen \u0026amp; Co. Ltd., 1944\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 158.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, with the red cloth boards presenting brightly and the blue stamped lettering remaining unrubbed and sharply defined. The corners are sharp, and the spine ends show negligible bumping. Internally, the text block is clean and firmly bound, with only a very mild, uniform toning to the page edges commensurate with the wartime economy paper stock. No foxing or internal inscriptions are present. The original, unclipped dust jacket (priced 6s. net) is in Good+ condition. It retains strong, vibrant colours on the front panel but exhibits some chipping and minor loss to the head and tail of the spine, along with light creasing to the top edge and a small closed tear at the front flap hinge. The spine and rear panel show light surface dust-soiling and gentle tanning, typical for the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a 1944 Second Edition, issued in the same year as the true first printing. Produced under the strictures of the Book Production War Economy Standard, as proudly denoted by the authorised economy standard stamp on the copyright page, the survival of this volume in such sound condition is noteworthy. The book features a vibrant coloured frontispiece and numerous internal black-and-white line illustrations by Eileen Soper, whose artistic style became synonymous with Blyton’s work throughout the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eFinding early 1940s printings of this specific title complete with their original, unclipped dust jackets is becoming increasingly uncommon on the open market, particularly without the heavy wear, tears, or childhood scribbles that typically afflict vintage children's literature of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eEnid Blyton turns her masterful storytelling abilities to the foundational narratives of the Old and New Testaments in \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"126\"\u003eTales from the Bible\u003c\/i\u003e. Striking a perfect balance between reverence and accessibility, Blyton retells these timeless stories in a simple, direct style designed to captivate younger readers without sacrificing the moral resonance of the original texts. Accompanied by Eileen Soper’s evocative illustrations, this volume serves as a gentle, engaging introduction to biblical heritage for the nursery and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54332896444755,"sku":"4621","price":42.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260714_141807.jpg?v=1784267363"},{"product_id":"strange-story-malcolm-saville-1st-edition","title":"Strange Story, Malcolm Saville — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e London,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e R.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Mowbray \u0026amp; Co Ltd,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 1967\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 8vo,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e pp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 132.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Very Good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The original red cloth boards remain remarkably bright and clean,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e with the gilt tooling to the spine entirely unoxidized and striking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The binding is firm,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e tight,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and square,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e exhibiting no significant shelf-wear,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan 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data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A genuine first edition of this mid-century work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Notably departing from Saville's highly popular adventure stories,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this narrative is enhanced by evocative monochrome illustrations throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhile Malcolm Saville’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"24\" class=\"\"\u003eLone Pine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e series remains ubiquitous,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e his standalone religious texts such as this title were printed in considerably smaller numbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Surviving first printings that retain their original dust jackets are noticeably uncommon on the open market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSet against the sweeping historical backdrop of the Roman Empire,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"73\" class=\"\"\u003eStrange Story\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e masterfully retells the events of the crucifixion through the eyes of contemporary Roman youth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Malcolm Saville weaves a compelling narrative that breathes fresh,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e accessible life into a foundational history,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e holding the attention of younger readers while offering a sincere and empathetic perspective on faith,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e duty,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and understanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54332896510291,"sku":"4622","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260714_141914.jpg?v=1784267582"},{"product_id":"the-house-at-pooh-corner-a-a-milne-1st-edition","title":"The House at Pooh Corner, A. A. Milne — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Methuen \u0026amp; Co. Ltd., 1928\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. xi, 178.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eVery Good.\u003c\/b\u003e The original salmon-pink cloth binding remains tight and structurally sound, though it exhibits the customary sunning to the spine and minor bumping at the head and tail. The gilt vignettes and lettering to the front board remain notably bright and unoxidised, presenting beautifully under the light. The top edge gilt retains a pleasing sheen, while the untrimmed fore and bottom edges show moderate age-toning. Internally, the pages are largely crisp and clean, free from major foxing or handling marks. As is almost universally found with this edition, the pictorial endpapers display pronounced offsetting and browning. Overall, a highly attractive, solidly bound example of this beloved classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a first edition, first impression of the final instalment in A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh series, featuring the iconic black-and-white line decorations by Ernest H. Shepard. Notably, this volume marks the first literary appearance of Tigger and introduces the game of Poohsticks to the Hundred Acre Wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhile this trade edition is relatively common on the open market, locating copies in the original, unfaded pink cloth without severe structural wear remains a challenge. The bright, preserved gilt on this copy makes it highly desirable to collectors seeking a handsome presentation without the premium of a dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eIn this final, enchanting volume of the Winnie-the-Pooh series, A. A. Milne brings readers back to the Hundred Acre Wood for more gentle adventures with Christopher Robin and his beloved stuffed animals. The arrival of a bouncy new friend, Tigger, brings fresh chaos and charm to the forest, while Pooh and Piglet invent the soon-to-be-legendary game of Poohsticks. Infused with Milne’s signature wit and a touch of poignant nostalgia as Christopher Robin prepares to leave for school, this timeless classic continues to capture the imaginations of readers both young and old.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54332944712019,"sku":"4631","price":259.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260714_143046.jpg?v=1784269566"},{"product_id":"the-death-defying-pepper-roux-geraldine-mccaughrean-1st-edition","title":"The Death Defying Pepper Roux, Geraldine McCaughrean — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2009\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 336.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The volume itself is firmly bound in original red boards, presenting sharp, unbumped corners and a remarkably square spine. Internally, the text block is pristine, with bright, clean pages devoid of any foxing, marginalia, or previous ownership inscriptions, appearing completely unread. The original dust jacket shows a surface scrape and minor paper pull to the front panel directly above the word 'Pepper'. The jacket otherwise exhibits only mild edge-wear and faint natural toning to the extremities of the flaps. The publisher's gold \"Signed Copy\" sticker remains bright and securely affixed to the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e A superb First Edition of Geraldine McCaughrean's celebrated young adult novel. This copy bears the author's signature directly to the title page in black ink, further authenticated by the publisher's gold \"Signed Copy\" sticker to the front panel of the dust jacket. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eNominated for the 2011 Carnegie Medal, the book is a masterclass in imaginative children's fiction. While unsigned copies of this edition are widespread on the open market, authenticated signed first printings remain highly desirable for collectors of contemporary British adventure literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eForewarned by his Aunt Mireille that he will die on his fourteenth birthday, Pepper Roux wakes up on the fateful day to find himself remarkably, and problematically, alive. Fearful of the prophecy and determined to outrun the angels of death, Pepper abandons his home in the French countryside and takes to the high seas. Adopting a myriad of identities, he invites chaos, humour, and danger at every turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eGeraldine McCaughrean weaves a darkly comedic, rip-roaring tale of a trusting boy who discovers the magnificent, hazardous possibilities of life while constantly looking over his shoulder for his inevitable end.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54332948513107,"sku":"4633","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260714_143301.jpg?v=1784269839"},{"product_id":"the-girls-realm-annual-for-1911-various-authors-1st-edition","title":"The Girl's Realm Annual for 1911, Various Authors — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1911\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thick 8vo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very Good. The original red pictorial cloth binding remains attractive and bright on the front board, though it exhibits characteristic rubbing to the extremities, bumped corners, and some fading alongside typical shelf-wear to the spine ends. The binding remains sound, albeit slightly shaken due to the sheer size and weight of the text block. Internally, the front free endpaper bears a neat contemporary gift inscription dated \"Christmas 1911,\" alongside noticeable age-toning and mild foxing to the preliminary leaves. The vibrant colour frontispiece is well-preserved, and the internal pages are predominantly clean and bright with only occasional handling marks. The textblock edges are noticeably darkened with typical dust-soiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: First edition of the 1911 annual. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003eThe Girl's Realm\u003c\/i\u003e was a culturally significant Edwardian publication aimed at the emerging \"Modern Girl,\" promoting education and independence alongside traditional pastimes. This hefty volume contains five serials and a large number of short stories, profusely illustrated throughout by eminent artists. The charming period gift inscription on the endpaper nicely grounds the book in its historical context. These large, heavily read annuals are increasingly scarce on the open market in their original bindings, as the sheer weight of the text block often caused early deterioration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eBlurb: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Girl's Realm Annual\u003c\/i\u003e for 1911 offers a captivating window into early twentieth-century girlhood, serving as a rich anthology of fiction, plays, and articles crafted by the leading writers of the era. Designed to be both entertaining and instructive, the volume champions the ideals of the educated and active young woman. Featuring contributions from notable authors such as Evelyn Sharp, Katharine Newlin, and Mrs. G. de Horne Vaizey, this impressive annual serves as both a delightful read and a fascinating artefact of Edwardian youth culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54332949627219,"sku":"4634","price":67.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260714_143400.jpg?v=1784270003"},{"product_id":"biggles-takes-the-case-captain-w-e-johns-1st-edition","title":"Biggles Takes the Case, Captain W. E. 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The endpapers remain entirely intact, bearing a neat, contemporary ink gift inscription to the front free endpaper dated Christmas 1952. The original pictorial dust wrapper is present and in Good condition; it exhibits expected handling wear, including minor chipping and rubbing to the spine extremities, light creasing along the edges, and a minor abrasive tear to the lower rear panel, yet its Stead illustration remains vibrant and highly displayable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a true first printing of the edition, as clearly indicated by the \"First Printed 1952\" statement on the copyright page with no subsequent printings noted. The volume features dynamic, full-page black-and-white illustrations by Captain Johns's long-time collaborator, Leslie Stead, perfectly capturing the post-war aviation adventure spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe provenance is firmly grounded in the era of publication. The contemporary Christmas gift inscription from 1952 on the front free endpaper provides a charming, authentic timeline of the book's initial retail and gifting history shortly after its release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhile later reprints and secondary paperback bindings of this title remain relatively common, securing a true first edition in its original dust wrapper has become increasingly uncommon on the open market. Copies that retain their wrappers without severe loss or fading are highly desirable among dedicated Johns collectors and enthusiasts of Golden Age aviation fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWhen an old comrade from the war asks for help recovering a stolen cache of priceless family jewels in India, Air Detective-Inspector James Bigglesworth and his trusty Air Police are swiftly drawn into a dangerous international conspiracy. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"247\"\u003eBiggles Takes the Case\u003c\/i\u003e features an exhilarating collection of nine short stories, sending the intrepid aviator and his trusted crew on a globe-trotting array of perilous missions. From unravelling high-altitude hijackings to outsmarting cunning smugglers, Biggles must rely on his razor-sharp intellect, unwavering courage, and masterful flying skills to ensure justice prevails in the treacherous skies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54333005824339,"sku":"4356","price":132.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260616_130854.jpg?v=1784270815"},{"product_id":"season-songs-ted-hughes-1st-uk-edition","title":"Season Songs, Ted Hughes — 1st UK Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Faber and Faber Ltd, 1976\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"91\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 75.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The binding remains remarkably firm and square, with the dark boards showing no significant bumping or fading. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and free from any foxing, tearing, or previous ownership inscriptions, suggesting the book has been carefully handled. The original dust jacket is visually striking with unoxidised colours, though it is price-clipped on the front flap and exhibits some minor rubbing and trivial edge-wear to the extremities. Overall, it is a highly presentable and structurally sound copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e This is the First UK Edition of Ted Hughes's celebrated seasonal cycle, preceded by the American edition published by Viking in 1975. While the interior text is unillustrated, the striking dust jacket features the unmistakable watercolour work of Leonard Baskin, Hughes’s long-time friend and frequent artistic collaborator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eOriginally conceived as a series of five poems for children, the project expanded into a comprehensive suite reflecting the turning of the agricultural year. As a modern first edition, this Faber issue remains quite common and highly accessible on the open market, making it an excellent entry point for collectors of Hughes's extensive bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eA captivating collection of poetry by former Poet Laureate Ted Hughes, capturing the raw, rhythmic transitions of the natural world through the four seasons. Though initially intended for a younger audience, these poems possess a vivid, elemental intensity that appeals to all ages, charting the cyclical beauty, brutality, and rebirth of the countryside with Hughes's trademark linguistic power.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54353540612435,"sku":"4660","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260717_180804.jpg?v=1784542191"},{"product_id":"mischief-again-enid-blyton-1st-edition","title":"Mischief Again!, Enid Blyton — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, The Harvill Press, 1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, unpaginated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The original publisher's boards are well-preserved, remaining sturdy and clean with only slight rubbing to the extremities and very minor bumping to the corners. The binding is remarkably firm and square. Internally, the pages are notably crisp and bright, showing only faint, localised age-toning typical of the era, and remaining entirely free from any foxing or obtrusive marks. The accompanying original dust-jacket is fair, exhibiting significant signs of handling and wear; this includes creasing, edge-rubbing, and a large open tear with considerable loss to the top edge of the rear panel. Additional chipping and closed tears are present along the spine ends and panel edges, though the front cover illustration remains remarkably vibrant and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a true First Edition of this mid-century children's title. The volume is heavily illustrated throughout with wonderful, candid black-and-white photographs by Paul Kaye, who collaborated with the author to document the real-life antics of a puppy and a kitten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhile the author's standard fictional output is widely available and deeply catalogued, these specific photographic collaborations are somewhat uncommon on the open market. Locating a true First Edition that still retains its original dust-jacket, even one exhibiting the flaws and tears commensurate with a heavily handled children's book of this vintage, is increasingly difficult for collectors of her wider bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eA heartwarming and humorous photographic tale by one of Britain's most beloved children's authors, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003eMischief Again!\u003c\/i\u003e follows the lively, real-world adventures of an earnest puppy and a very mischievous kitten. Brought to life by Enid Blyton's engaging narrative and Paul Kaye's captivating photography, this enchanting mid-century story captures the innocent curiosity and playful chaos of two young animals exploring their world, from trying to master a gramophone to making friends with a duckling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54354261868883,"sku":"4671","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260717_181951.jpg?v=1784551747"},{"product_id":"oxus-in-summer-katharine-hull-pamela-whitlock-3rd-impression","title":"Oxus in Summer, Katharine Hull \u0026 Pamela Whitlock — 3rd Impression","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Jonathan Cape, 1942\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 312.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The original red cloth boards are remarkably bright and clean, with the gilt tooling to the spine remaining sharp and unoxidised. The binding is tight and square, showing minimal shelf-wear beyond faint softening to the spine ends. Internally, the text block is highly presentable; the top edge retains its original reddish stain, while the leaves are crisp and generally clean, showing only mild, intermittent spotting primarily confined to the preliminary pages and page edges. The unclipped dust wrapper, retaining its \"7s. 6d. net\" price, displays vibrant colours to the front panel but exhibits moderate wear, including creasing, rubbing, and minor chipping at the spine ends and corners. There is visible tanning to the rear panel and evidence of historic clear tape reinforcements to the reverse side along the spine head and folds, though the jacket remains a highly attractive example now housed in a protective archival sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a handsome Third Impression of the final instalment in the celebrated 'Oxus' series, issued during the Second World War. Written while the authors were still teenagers, the series was heavily championed by Arthur Ransome, who successfully brought their initial manuscript to his own publisher and guided their editing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe volume is delightfully illustrated throughout with evocative line drawings by Pamela Whitlock. This particular copy holds a charming piece of wartime provenance: a neat ink inscription on the front free endpaper reading, \"Received on Friday June 11th 1943 from Mummy + Daddy as a late Christmas Present\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhile later impressions of this title do surface on the open market, locating a bright copy that retains its original, unclipped dust wrapper in such presentable condition is increasingly uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eFollowing the beloved adventures in \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003eThe Far-Distant Oxus\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003eEscape to Persia\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"86\"\u003eOxus in Summer\u003c\/i\u003e reunites readers with the intrepid Hunterly children for a final Exmoor holiday. 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From watching sheepdog trials and helping with the haymaking to a thrilling hunt for a mysterious Persian dagger bought at a local auction, the story is packed with the spirited outdoor escapades, vivid imagination, and practical self-reliance that define a classic interwar children's holiday tale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54362755400019,"sku":"4676","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260717_182354.jpg?v=1784618796"},{"product_id":"cubbins-boat-doris-twinn-1st-edition","title":"Cubbin's Boat, Doris Twinn — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, Sandle Brothers Limited, 1946\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16mo, pp. [32].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good. The pictorial paper-covered boards remain bright and visually striking, though they exhibit the typical handling wear expected of a vintage children's book of this fragile nature. There is noticeable rubbing and chipping to the extremities, particularly at the spine ends and corners, where the underlying boards are exposed. The delicate paper spine covering shows some wear and minor losses along the joints, yet the binding remains fundamentally secure and reasonably tight. Internally, the pages present a few instances of light, age-related spotting and minor handling marks, but the vibrant colour illustrations remain completely unaffected and the text block is fully intact, justifying a solid grade for a surviving children's title from this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: This first edition is vividly brought to life by Patricia Carey, whose charming, full-colour plates perfectly capture the gentle whimsy of mid-century British children's literature. Her illustrations provide a delightful visual counterpart to the anthropomorphic adventures within, rendered in a classic post-war style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eSmall-format children's books from this period, particularly those bound in such delicate paper-covered boards, were heavily handled and rarely survive in completely intact condition. Finding a copy that has avoided severe structural damage or heavy childlike scribbles is increasingly difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eConsequently, copies of this specific title are scarce on the open market. It presents an appealing acquisition for collectors of vintage nursery literature and those interested in the post-war output of smaller British publishing houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eCubbin’s Boat\u003c\/i\u003e follows the charming riverside adventures of Cubbin, an endearing stitched soft toy, and his two helpful rabbit friends, including the steadfast Betsy Brindle. Living in Old Hollow, a cosy home fashioned from a willow tree at the foot of Greentop Hill, Cubbin sets out on a gentle aquatic journey in a small, homemade boat. Rich with whimsical charm, this delightful tale captures the innocence of idyllic woodland life and the simple joys of exploring the riverbank with loyal friends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54384234758483,"sku":"4710","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260717_190837.jpg?v=1784801734"},{"product_id":"original-nursery-rhymes-with-variations-anne-hope-1st-edition","title":"Original Nursery Rhymes with Variations, Anne Hope — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Sevenoaks, J. 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The pages are otherwise generally clean with only occasional spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This charming mid-century children's book presents traditional nursery rhymes alongside inventive variations penned by Anne Hope. It features vibrant full-colour illustrations opposite the text on every opening, charmingly executed by Flora White and Lorna Steele.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eEarly printings in this original card format, particularly those preceding the later \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"84\"\u003eFavourite Nursery Rhymes\u003c\/i\u003e reissues, are increasingly scarce on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eA delightful mid-twentieth-century reimagining of classic childhood verses. In \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"86\"\u003eOriginal Nursery Rhymes with Variations\u003c\/i\u003e, Anne Hope playfully expands upon familiar tales, offering new, whimsical conclusions that breathe fresh life into old favourites. Paired with the vivid and evocative illustrations of Flora White and Lorna Steele, this scarce little volume remains a captivating piece of nostalgic children's literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54384253796691,"sku":"4711","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260717_190927.jpg?v=1784801906"},{"product_id":"bunny-and-furry-geraldine-mockler-early-edition","title":"Bunny and Furry, Geraldine Mockler — Early Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London and Glasgow, Blackie \u0026amp; Son Limited, [n.d., c. 1935]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e Small 8vo, pp. 48.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The pictorial paper-covered boards remain remarkably vibrant and attractive for their vintage, with only mild rubbing to the extremities and slight bumping to the corners. The delicate paper spine is fully intact, showing minor wear at the head and tail, while the rear yellow board exhibits light, generalised surface soiling typical of the material. The binding is impressively firm and square, with no signs of starting or separation. Internally, the pages are crisp and exceptionally clean, completely free from foxing, markings, or previous ownership inscriptions, ensuring the colour frontispiece retains its original brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Issued as part of the charming \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003eSunny Series\u003c\/i\u003e, this title features cover art by E. A. Brier and a delightful colour frontispiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eSurviving examples of this fragile, small-format interwar children's series are notably scarce on the open market, particularly in this condition. These titles were heavily read and are notoriously prone to spine loss and child-inflicted damage; finding a complete, tight copy with an uncompromised spine is an excellent discovery for collectors of period juvenile fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eA classic example of early twentieth-century children's nature storytelling, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"84\"\u003eBunny and Furry\u003c\/i\u003e follows the gentle, woodland adventures of its titular rabbits. Written with the quaint charm and moral innocence characteristic of Geraldine Mockler's work, the story offers young readers a whimsical glimpse into the natural world, perfectly complemented by its period illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54384263037267,"sku":"4712","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260717_191004.jpg?v=1784802148"},{"product_id":"the-christmas-stocking-dorothy-m-prescott-and-martha-scott-moncrieff-editors","title":"The Christmas Stocking, Dorothy M. Prescott and Martha Scott Moncrieff (Editors)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Christmas Stocking, Dorothy M. 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The accompanying original pictorial dust jacket remains visually vibrant and largely complete but exhibits some moderate edge-wear, minor chipping to the head and tail of the spine panel, and a small closed tear to the upper edge of the rear panel. Overall, a highly presentable and well-preserved copy of a fragile mid-century publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e An attractive and exceptionally scarce surviving copy of this mid-century children's anthology, particularly notable for retaining its original, unclipped pictorial dust jacket. While the publication is officially undated, bibliographic records and internal research place this first edition circa 1949.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe volume brings together an impressive array of prominent mid-twentieth-century authors, boasting festive contributions from literary luminaries such as Enid Blyton, Dorothy L. Sayers, Richmal Crompton, and Alison Uttley. Adding to the book's charm is the enchanting frontispiece and primary dust jacket artwork, beautifully executed by the celebrated illustrator Treyer Evans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eFinding this title complete with its delicate dust jacket is increasingly unusual on the open market. Post-war children's annuals of this nature were frequently read to destruction or discarded, making this copy an evocative and highly collectable example of British mid-century publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eA captivating treasure trove of festive nostalgia, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eThe Christmas Stocking\u003c\/i\u003e is a delightful anthology designed to enchant children of all ages. Masterfully compiled by Dorothy M. Prescott and Martha Scott Moncrieff, this magical volume is \"filled\" with seasonal stories, poems, and adventures penned by some of the most beloved voices in British literature, including Enid Blyton, Dorothy Sayers, and Richmal Crompton. Brought to life with charming illustrations by Treyer Evans and others, it perfectly captures the innocence, wonder, and warmth of a traditional mid-century Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54384966893907,"sku":"4723","price":36.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260717_192636.jpg?v=1784806144"},{"product_id":"framed-frank-cottrell-boyce-1st-edition","title":"Framed, Frank Cottrell Boyce — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, Macmillan Children's Books, 2005\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8vo, pp. [viii], 320.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Near Fine. 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