{"product_id":"a-rabbits-tale-g-r-g-1st-edition","title":"A Rabbit's Tale, G. R. G. — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Nister \u0026amp; Co., c. 1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 32mo, unpaginated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The glazed paper boards present wonderfully, maintaining vivid, unfaded illustrations with only minor rubbing and surface wear to the extremities, alongside a light scattering of dust-soiling to the plain rear board. The brown quarter-cloth spine remains entirely intact and robust, displaying no fraying or splits, and holds the text block securely. Internally, the pages exhibit light, age-appropriate toning and faint, intermittent spots of foxing, though the vibrant chromolithograph plates and in-text line drawings remain beautifully bright and free from any disruptive tears or heavy creasing. A remarkably well-preserved example of a fragile children's miniature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This charming miniature volume is part of Ernest Nister’s beloved No. 1396 series of children's books, celebrated for their exceptional chromolithographic printing and whimsical subject matter. While the front board states it was designed in England and produced in Germany, Nister’s signature high-quality Bavarian colour printing is on full display within its pages, featuring exquisite full-page colour plates alongside delicate in-text line drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book was authored under the initials G. R. G., a regular contributor to Nister’s late-Victorian and Edwardian output. On the open antiquarian market, complete sets of the No. 1396 series, which include matching titles like \u003ci\u003eThe Cat's Concert\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of a Dog, \u003c\/i\u003eare highly prized. Individual surviving volumes in such solid, well-bound condition have become increasingly scarce, making this an excellent acquisition for collectors of Victorian miniatures and early children's publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delightful late-Victorian miniature tale detailing the mischievous escapades of young children and their animal companions. Through innocently charming text and vibrant colour illustrations, readers follow along as a puppy, a kitten, and a doll are all haphazardly bundled into a pinafore and loaded onto a garden swing. The story beautifully captures the quintessential whimsy and idyllic playfulness of Ernest Nister's golden age of children's literature, serving as a tiny, perfect window into historical nursery life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54647710351699,"sku":"5224","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260816_201850.jpg?v=1787302810","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/a-rabbits-tale-g-r-g-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}