Animals: Stories & Pictures — 1st Edition

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Animals: Stories & Pictures — 1st Edition

Name: Animals: Stories & Pictures — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5960
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Publication: London and Glasgow, Blackie & Son Limited, [n.d. c. 1930s]

Formatting: 4to, unpaginated. Illustrated with 30 full-page colour plates and 44 black-and-white illustrations and vignettes.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original light green cloth boards are wonderfully preserved, remaining structurally sound with only mild bumping to the extremities and faint softening at the spine ends, which justifies a high overall grade. The binding remains firm and tight, holding the text block squarely without any sagging. Internally, the pages are bright and largely free from foxing, though some mild, uniform toning is present along the text block edges. Crucially, the impressive colour plates remain remarkably vibrant and entirely unblemished. The original pictorial dust jacket is present and unclipped, displaying some expected shelf-wear, including minor chipping to the spine head and corners, a short closed tear to the upper front panel, and a faint horizontal crease across the rear face; however, the striking cover artwork remains bright and highly presentable, firmly securing the Very Good dust jacket classification.

Catalogue Note: This charming first edition stands as a splendid example of early twentieth-century children's illustrated literature. Issued without a stated publication date but bearing the stylistic hallmarks of the 1930s, this volume is notably comprehensive in its artistic scope. It features thirty superb full-page water-colour reproductions alongside forty-four black-and-white vignettes by various artists, including equestrian painter F.A. Stewart and the acclaimed wildlife artist Raymond Sheppard, who provided the striking cover illustration.

Copies of this specific title complete with their original, fragile dust jackets are distinctly scarce on the open market today, making this a highly desirable acquisition for collectors of vintage children's books or mid-century animal illustration.

The front endpaper bears a factual previous ownership signature in ink, adding a modest touch of provenance to this otherwise remarkably clean survivor.

A delightful and beautifully illustrated anthology, Animals: Stories & Pictures brings the natural world to life for younger readers through a captivating blend of engaging narratives and striking artwork. From noble farm horses to loyal terriers and creatures of the wild, this collection pairs timeless tales with thirty exquisite water-colour reproductions. It is a quintessential vintage children's book that perfectly captures the innocence and wonder of the animal kingdom.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: N/A

Book Publisher: Blackie & Son Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Children's

Genre: Children's Poetry & Anthologies

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Raymond Sheppard

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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