The Playbox Annual 1922, Various Authors — Fourteenth Year

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The Playbox Annual 1922, Various Authors — Fourteenth Year

Name: The Playbox Annual 1922, Various Authors — Fourteenth Year
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4503
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Publication: London, Issued from the office of "The Rainbow" at The Fleetway House, 1921

Formatting: 4to, unpaginated.

Condition Report: Good. The quarter cloth binding with illustrated paper-covered boards exhibits typical shelf-wear for a children's annual of this period, with noticeable rubbing and scuffing to the edges. The corners are bumped with associated paper loss, and the cloth spine shows minor fraying at the head and tail, alongside general surface wear. Despite these exterior flaws, the binding remains relatively tight. Internally, the pages present a mild degree of age-toning typical of the paper stock used, but the vibrant frontispiece and internal illustrations remain remarkably bright and well-preserved. Unmarked by previous owners.

Catalogue Note: First edition thus, representing the fourteenth year of publication for this popular children's annual. Issued from the offices of The Rainbow at The Fleetway House in London, this volume stands as a classic example of early 1920s juvenile literature, lavishly illustrated to captivate a young audience.

The book retains its original striking front cover artwork of children peering at a glowing fairy house, complete with the caption "Hush! It is a house where fairies live!". The rear board features an iconic period advertisement for Pears' Transparent Soap, bearing the famous slogan "He won't be happy till he gets it!". Furthermore, the volume opens with a stunning full-colour frontispiece depicting a young boy and a mermaid riding a giant fish. Complete, early editions of this inter-war annual in structurally sound condition are increasingly scarce on the open market.

Step into an enchanting world of fairies, mermaids, and childhood adventures with The Playbox Annual 1922. A staple of early 20th-century British nurseries, this delightful "picture and story book for children" is packed with charming illustrations, whimsical tales, and engaging activities designed to spark the imaginations of young readers. A wonderful artifact of a bygone era, it offers a nostalgic glimpse into the golden age of children's publishing.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Various

Book Publisher: The Fleetway House

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Children's

Genre: Children's Poetry & Anthologies

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1921

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Various

Book Series: The Playbox Annual

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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