{"product_id":"nannies-treasure-box-madeline-barnes-1st-edition","title":"Nannie's Treasure Box, Madeline Barnes — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London and Glasgow, Blackie \u0026amp; Son Limited, [1928]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 4to, unpaginated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The quarter green cloth spine remains structurally sound and firmly attached, though exhibiting mild fading and gentle softening at the head and tail. The pictorial paper-covered front board, featuring an illustration by Caroline Hall, retains bright and distinct colours, but shows moderate edge-wear, notably some scuffing and paper loss along the bottom edge, alongside minor bumping to the corners. The plain rear board is moderately scuffed with visible surface marking and rubbing. Internally, the binding is reasonably tight, though mildly strained at the preliminary gathers. The pages are generally clean, with scattered foxing primarily restricted to the endpapers, preliminary leaves, and page edges. The colour plates remain vivid and free from significant blemishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is an early, likely first, edition of Madeline Barnes's charming children's compilation, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"110\"\u003eNannie's Treasure Box\u003c\/i\u003e, issued by Blackie \u0026amp; Son. Though the title page is undated, a contemporary ink gift inscription on the front free endpaper, reading, \"To Dennis. Much love from Auntie 'Peggy' Xmas 1928,\" firmly establishes the publication to 1928 or slightly prior, which perfectly aligns with bibliographic records of Barnes’s active publishing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe volume is lavishly illustrated, featuring a vibrant frontispiece and seven additional full-colour plates (including noted works by H. Appleton), alongside numerous charming line drawings throughout the text, featuring illustrations by Helen Jacobs. The front board bears a nostalgic, full-colour illustration signed by Caroline Hall. As a typical children's production of the late 1920s, a genre historically prone to heavy use and destruction, surviving copies in complete, presentable condition are notably scarce on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eNannie's Treasure Box\u003c\/i\u003e offers a delightful glimpse into the golden age of children's literature, compiling wholesome stories and verses by Madeline Barnes and various contributing writers. Centred around enchanting childhood adventures, the book is beautifully brought to life with a mix of vivid colour plates and evocative line drawings. A nostalgic and visually pleasing anthology, it serves as a wonderful artifact of 1920s storytelling and illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54385648042323,"sku":"4737","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260717_193850.jpg?v=1784812132","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/nannies-treasure-box-madeline-barnes-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}