Very rare first edition of this enchanting book. 17 x 11 x 2 cm. Black embossed Morocco appearance blue boards with gilt title stamp to front and spine. Colour frontispiece. B/W drawing illustrations. Pages not numbered.
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Publisher |
Groombridge and Sons, London |
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Date published |
1879 First edition, first impression. |
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Format |
Small 8vo hardback, No DJ issued. |
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Condition |
Used, good. moderate wear and bumping to spine ends and board corners. Slight marks to back board. Ownership inscription of front pastedown. Wear near spine at front pastedown. Light marking and discolouration to prelims. Edges dusted. Internally clean. Some loosening of binding towards the back. Very pleasing little book, still, for the most part, in good shape. |