Little Davy and the Cheese, G. S. M. S. — 1st Edition Thus

£55.00

Little Davy and the Cheese, G. S. M. S. — 1st Edition Thus

Name: Little Davy and the Cheese, G. S. M. S. — 1st Edition Thus
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5176
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Publication: London, Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, n.d. [c. 1880s]

Formatting: 16mo, pp. [frontispiece], [title], [text].

Condition Report: Very Good. The volume remains tightly bound in its original olive-brown publisher's cloth, intricately blocked in black with a charming central colour paper onlay to the front board. The binding exhibits light rubbing to the extremities, minor bumping to the corners, and slight fading to the plain spine, though the cover illustration and decorative borders remain remarkably bright and distinct. Internally, the text block is sound, with the original wood-engraved frontispiece and title page appearing wonderfully clean and largely free from the pervasive foxing often associated with children's publications of this era. The internal hinges are secure, and the leaves maintain a crispness that suggests the volume has been exceptionally well preserved, avoiding the heavy handling typical of juvenile literature.

Catalogue Note: This charming Victorian children's tale is a presumed first edition of this specific binding format, issued by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK). The volume is delightfully illustrated with a frontispiece wood-engraving depicting the eponymous Davy tumbling down a hill in pursuit of a runaway wheel of cheese, perfectly capturing the essence of the narrative. The primary draw of this binding is the colour paper onlay to the front board, a quintessential feature of late 19th-century juvenile reward books designed to catch the eye of young readers. The rear board features the publisher's blind-stamped monogram.

Due to the ephemeral nature of such moral tales and the heavy wear they typically endured at the hands of their intended audience, surviving copies in this condition are exceptionally scarce. As an unrecorded curiosity in such a state of preservation, it represents a superb addition for collectors of obscure Victorian juvenile literature, 19th-century educational texts, and specific SPCK publications.

A captivating and exceptionally rare Victorian moral tale, Little Davy and the Cheese follows the misadventures of a young boy and his fateful encounter with a runaway wheel of cheese. Published by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, this endearing story offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century childhood education and the charmingly earnest narratives used to impart virtue to young readers. With its delightful frontispiece and beautiful decorative cloth binding, it stands as a wonderful surviving piece of forgotten children’s literature.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: G. S. M. S.

Book Publisher: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Children's

Genre: Children's Fiction & True Stories

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: N/A

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Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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