Father Tuck's Annual, Edited by Edric Vredenburg — 1st Edition

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Father Tuck's Annual, Edited by Edric Vredenburg — 1st Edition

Name: Father Tuck's Annual, Edited by Edric Vredenburg — 1st Edition
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Publication: London, Raphael Tuck & Sons, Ltd., 1915

Formatting: 4to, pp. 204.

Condition Report: Good. The binding on this copy remains structurally sound and entirely readable, showing moderate wear commensurate with its age and intended audience of children. The original dark green cloth spine exhibits slight fading, rubbing, and minor fraying at the extreme ends, while the pictorial boards display noticeable bumping to the corners and rubbing along the edges. A clear protective wrapper has been added to preserve the exterior. Internally, the floral endpapers are mostly intact despite some slight stress at the hinges. The pages present occasional handling marks, light foxing, and minor creases typical of early twentieth-century annuals, but the text block and illustrations remain complete, bright, and highly legible.

Catalogue Note: This is the First Edition of the sixteenth year of Father Tuck's Annual, issued for the 1915–1916 holiday season. The volume is profusely illustrated throughout with both full-colour plates and line drawings by prominent Golden Age illustrators, most notably Mabel Lucie Attwell, who also designed the striking front cover featuring Santa Claus surrounded by children. Additional contributions are provided by Hilda Cowham, E. Hatton Stanton, and E. Aris, complementing the stories and poems by Annie Matheson, Clifton Bingham, and Grace C. Floyd.

This specific copy boasts a noteworthy provenance, retaining a presentation bookplate affixed to the front pastedown. The plate, issued by the Ashburton Council School for the 1915–1916 academic year, was presented to student Rhoda Stone in recognition of "Perfect Attendance (4yrs) Good Conduct & Progress." It bears the printed names of the school's Chairman (J.F. Baker), Head Master (W.T. Butchers), and Infants' Mistress (N. Satterly).

While various editions of Father Tuck's Annual circulate the antiquarian market, copies featuring the Santa Claus cover illustrated by Attwell in this specific binding variant are scarce, particularly those retaining such an intact and historically grounded contemporary bookplate.

Issued at the height of the Golden Age of Illustration, the sixteenth year of Father Tuck's Annual offers a captivating glimpse into early twentieth-century childhood. Edited by Captain Edric Vredenburg and published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, this delightful treasury is brimming with whimsical stories, engaging poems, and enchanting artwork. Featuring a charming Santa Claus cover by the beloved Mabel Lucie Attwell, alongside contributions from celebrated artists like Hilda Cowham, this annual stands as a vibrant, evocative celebration of Christmas magic and vintage storytelling.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Edric Vredenburg (Editor)

Book Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons, Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Children's Poetry & Anthologies

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 204

Book Publication Year: 1915

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Mabel Lucie Attwell, E. Hatton Stanton, Hilda Cowham, E. Aris

Book Series: Father Tuck's Annual

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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