{"product_id":"a-birthday-present-helen-marion-burnside","title":"A Birthday Present, Helen Marion Burnside","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Ernest Nister, c. 1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e Miniature (95 x 82 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The cloth-backed pictorial boards remain remarkably bright and well-preserved for a fragile children's publication of this era, exhibiting only light surface speckling and minor rubbing to the extremities. The green cloth spine is tight and fully intact, securing the text block firmly without any rolling or weakness. Internally, the pages show mild, age-appropriate toning but remain entirely free of major foxing, tears, or structural damage, ensuring the text and line illustrations remain crisp and highly legible. A highly presentable copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This charming miniature book, published as No. 1396 by Ernest Nister, exemplifies the publisher's renowned late-Victorian and Edwardian children's output. Designed in England and produced in Germany, a hallmark of Nister's high-quality lithographic operations in Nuremberg, this delicate survivor features an attractive green cloth spine and a vibrant pictorial front cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNister miniature books are highly collectible, yet they are increasingly scarce on the open market in such well-preserved condition, as their small format and intended target audience typically resulted in heavy wear or outright destruction. The text is widely attributed to Helen Marion Burnside, a frequent and prolific contributor to Nister's publications during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Birthday Present\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartwarming Edwardian children's tale capturing the innocent joy of giving. The story follows a generous young girl named Ida, who, upon waking up to a delightful array of new dolls and presents on her birthday morning, cannot wait to share her newfound treasures with her sisters. A delightful glimpse into historical childhood, this miniature volume is a perfect piece of nostalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54647558668627,"sku":"5222","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260816_201709.jpg?v=1787302458","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/a-birthday-present-helen-marion-burnside","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}