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Your First Pony Cabell Self, Margaret (Book #ID 1156) Published by Nicholas Kaye First edition 1950. 1950. First edition hard back. Illustrated. Fine / Small rubs to ends. Very Good dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Bunty of the Blackbirds Chaundler, Christine (Book #ID 1654) Published by Collins Clear-Type Press London and Glasgow circa 1950 edition not stated. 1950. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, silver lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5". Monochrome frontispiece. Ink message dated 1951 to the front free end paper. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with small chips and surface rubs to spine tips and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Girls on the Gold Trail: A Story of Strange Adventures in the Northlands Cowper, E. E. (Book #ID 4450) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1930 edition not stated. 1930. Hard back decorated olive and cream cloth covers with black titles. Illustrated. Owner's Sunday School Prize Plate to front paste down dated 1932. In near Fine condition, square, tight, clean white pages, no foxing or any other marks. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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The Wrong School: A Story for Girls [1] Coatts, Rita (Book #ID 15852) Published by Rylee Rewards, London and Birmingham circa 1956 edition not stated. 1956. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, light blue lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 190 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Former bookplate to upper paste down, tanning to page margins. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with shallow rubs to spine tips and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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The Adopting of Mickie Chaundler, Christine [Illustrated by T. Peddie] (Book #ID 16297) Published by The Religious Tract Society 4 Bouverie Street and 65 St. Paul's Churchyard, London circa 1900 edition not stated. 1900. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel with two fairies and a small boy illustration to upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 192 pp. Colour frontispiece and four monochrome illustrations on glossy paper by T. Peddie. Front end paper missing, corners and spine tips turned in and in Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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The Madcap of the School [1] Chaundler, Christine (Book #ID 16491) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1950 edition not stated. London circa 1950. Hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue cloth covers, navy lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 92 pp. Monochrome frontispiece. Former message to the front end paper. Very Good in Very Good price clipped dust wrapper with light shelf rubs to lower panel. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Jane Sets Out Coatts, Rita [Illustrated by W. Lindsay Cable] (Book #ID 17851) Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, Redhill, Surrey First thus 1948. 1948. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 224 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Slight age darkening to page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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The Wednesday Pony Cumming, Primrose [1915-2004] Illustrated by Stanley Lloyd (Book #ID 19952) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1948. 1948. Hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine, white lettering to upper panel. Quarto 9¼'' x 7''. Contains 190 pages with monochrome illustrations throughout. Small name to front end paper. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with closed tear to foot of upper panel, small chip to foot of spine, shallow rubs to corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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A Credit to the School Chatwyn, Alys (Book #ID 29040) Published by The Epworth Press J. Alfred Sharp 25-35 City Road, London circa 1925 edition not stated. 1925. Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated ivory cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 240 pp. Colour frontispiece, monochrome illustrations throughout. Light rubbing across spine tips, two pencil names and message to the front end papers, light foxing to page edges and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Cockatoo | A Mystery Story for Girls Carroll, Gladys Hasty (June 26, 1904 - April 1, 1999) was an American novelist active from the late 1920s into the 1980s [Illustrated by Robert Crowther] (Book #ID 116273) Published by The Macmillan Company, New York, USA First Edition August 1929. 1929. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered navy back and front. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Author's first book. Contains 223 pp with 4 full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Smart parrot bookplate inside and printed name and address 'Margaret Chace, Nanaquaket Road, Tiverton, Rhode Island'. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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A Village Tyrant Clarke, Mrs. Henry [Illustrated by W. S. Stacey] (Book #ID 79376) Published by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, Northumberland Avenue, London circa 1905. 1905. Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated powder blue cloth covers, worn black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 126 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Spine edges dented, corners turned-in, Sunday School Prize Plate inside and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Shamrocks for Janith Cochran, Carol (Book #ID 43347) Published by The Epworth Press [Edgar C. Barton] 25-35 City Road, London First Edition circa 1940. London circa 1940. Hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow chips to the spine tips, minor rubs to the corners, not price clipped 5s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Applegate; The Story of a Girl and Her Ponies Citroen, Fiona [Illustrated by Michael Whittlesea] (Book #ID 47529) Published by Young World Productions Ltd., London First Edition 1972. London 1972. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. ISBN 723808759. Contains [vi] 156 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with just a little sun fading to the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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The Madcap of the School [Nelson Peerless Series] Chaundler, Christine (Book #ID 32915) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1950 edition not stated. London circa 1950. Hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue covers, navy lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 92 pp. Monochrome frontispiece. Message inside the front flap. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped W. Spence illustrated dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine tips and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Rosamond Takes the Lead Cowper, E. E. [Illustrated by Eric Winter] (Book #ID 16484) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1950 edition not stated. 1950. Hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, navy lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 223 pp. Monochrome illustrations by Eric Winter. Very Good in Very Good price clipped dust wrapper with shallow rubs to spine tips and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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The Marigolds Make Good: Castle Library Christian, Catherine (Book #ID 15531) Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1960 edition not stated. 1960. Hard back binding in publisher's original yellow cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 208 pp Monochrome frontispiece by R. H. Brock. Light tanning to page margins. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with shallow rubs to spine tips and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Jill of Gateway School Canham, Doris (Book #ID 47897) Published by The Epworth Press [Edgar C. Barton] 25-35 City Road, London circa 1940. 1940. Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xvi] 300 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Ink ownership marking, spine sun faded, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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What Katy did at School Coolidge, Susan M [1845-1905] (Book #ID 45333) Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London 1915. London 1915. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering and black line designs to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 219 printed pages of text. Early edition with front free end paper missing, title page loose, spine faded. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Hope Glynne's Awakening [The Red Cord Series] Cooper, J. Goldsmith (Book #ID 48383) Published by Pickering & Inglis 14 Paternoster Row, London circa 1930 edition not stated. London circa 1930. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, green and scarlet lettering to the spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 287 [i] printed pages of text. From the 'Red Cord Library'. Colour frontispiece and three monochrome plates. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Cross Winds [Crosswinds] Farm; or, The Adventure of the Silver Foxes Cowper, Edith E. [Illustrated by Rosa C. Petherick] (Book #ID 67340) Published by W. & R. Chambers Ltd., 339 High Street, Edinburgh, 38 Soho Square, London circa 1930 edition not stated. London circa 1930. Hard back binding in publisher's original Wedgwood blue cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 154 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Prize plate inside dated 1933, a little foxing to the closed text block edges, spine very slightly sun faded and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Wendy of Glendorran Coles, P. Catherine (Book #ID 68323) Published by Victory Press, Clapham Crescent, London Second Revised Edition 1964. London 1964. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 118 printed pages of text. Shallow rubs to the spine ends, edges and corners, School Prize label to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends, gutters and corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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What Katy Did At School [4] [Foulsham's Boy and Girl Fiction Library] Coolidge, Susan [1845-1905] Illustrations by Paul Desau [Jacket Illustration by G. W. Goss] (Book #ID 60253) Published by W. Foulsham & Co. Ltd., 20 & 21 Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, London Abridged Edition circa 1945. London circa 1945. Hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 126 printed pages of text with five marvellous period art work colour plates. Spine ends and corners turned in, foxing to the edges, War Economy Standard. Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 30 mm closed tear with related creasing to the foot of the upper panel, nicks and chips to the upper edges and spine ends, not price clipped 5/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Diana Takes a Chance Christian, Catherine (Book #ID 66987) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1950. London circa 1950. Hard back binding in publisher's original banana yellow patterned covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. School Prize label to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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My Friend Kathleen Chappell, Jennie [Illustrated by John H. Bacon] (Book #ID 67007) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1910. London circa 1910. Hard back binding in publisher's original decorated scarlet cloth covers, cream title and author block lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 223 printed pages of text with 3 monochrome illustrations as listed. Spine sun faded, front free end paper missing, contents and pages clean, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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The Technical Fifth; Girls' School Story Chaundler, Christine (Book #ID 71778) Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London circa 1930. London circa 1930. Hard back binding in publisher's original olive cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel with black illustration of two school girls and a maid. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 256 printed pages of text with two monochrome plates. Shallow rubs to the spine tips and corners, age darkened closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition scarce art deco dust wrapper with tiny chips to the corners, shallow rubs to the spine ends, not price clipped 4/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Maud Florence Nellie or Don't Care Coleridge, C[hristabel] R[ose] (Book #ID 83685) Published by National Society's Depository, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London circa 1900. 1900. Hard back binding in publisher's original petrol blue beveled edge cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the illustrated spine and front cover, green patterned end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [vii] 237 [24] printed pages of text with 3 full-page monochrome illustrations and tissue protected monochrome frontispiece. Light rubs to the spine ends, corners and cover edges, foxing and dust marked closed page edges, colour prize bookplate to the front end paper, foxing to the first and last few pages and a little to some page margins. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Master Bartlemy Crompton, Frances E. [Illustrated by T. Pym] (Book #ID 81015) Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., London Sixth Edition circa 1905. London circa 1905. Hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and colour illustrated front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 120 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Sun faded spine, age darkened closed page edges with foxing, foxing to the end papers and first and last few pages, school presentation bookplate to the front end paper dated 1909, pencil name and address dated 1909 to the front free end paper. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Josephine and Her Dolls Cradock, Mrs H. C. [Illustrated by Honor C. Appleton 1879-1951]. (Book #ID 95953) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 66 Chandos Place, London circa 1931 edition not stated. 1931. Hard back binding in publisher's original navy illustrated light brown paper covered boards, navy lettering to cream cloth spine. 4to 10'' x 7¼'' 64 pp. 8 full-page colour illustrations, 8 full and part-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Light foxing to the end papers and closed text block edges. Very Good condition book, in torn, chipped and internally repaired dust wrapper. Last book in the series listed to the rear of the dust wrapper is 'Josephine Keeps House' published 1931. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Winning Her Colours Chaundler, Christine [Frontispiece by G. W. Goss] (Book #ID 83267) Published by Nisbet & Co. Ltd., 22 Berners Street, London circa 1930. London circa 1930. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 249 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrated period art work frontispiece. Rubs to the creased spine ends and corners, Sunday school prize plate dated 1930 to the front free end paper and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Master Bartlemy Crompton, Frances E. [Illustrated by T. Pym] (Book #ID 84287) Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., London Sixth Edition circa 1905. 1905. Hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine [dulled] gilt and black line illustrated front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 120 printed pages of text, 16 page catalogue, with monochrome illustrations throughout. Sun faded spine, age darkened closed page edges with foxing, message to the front free end paper says 'Won in a painting competition organised by the Daily Mail in 1913' and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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What Katy Did at School | Collins Clear-Type Challenge Series Coolidge, Susan [Sarah Chauncey Woolsey 1845-1905] Illustrated by Kathleen Lucas (Book #ID 113911) Published by Collins Clear-Type Press London and Glasgow circa 1920 edition not stated. 1920. Hard back binding in publisher's original moss green cloth covered boards, elaborately blocked and lettered gilt back, embossed front board. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 167 pp + i with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fox spotting to the title page, else in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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What Katy Did Next | Blackie's Crown Library Series Coolidge, Susan [Sarah Chauncey Woolsey 1845-1905] (Book #ID 113912) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London March 1928. 1928. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue, cream and green symmetrically designed cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Printer's date code [328] March 1928. Contains (xvi), 192 pp + 16 pp publisher's catalogue with 4 full-page single-sided colour illustrations throughout. Light spotting to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in original scarce glassine dust wrapper with pieces missing to the spine ends. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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School Girls' Stories Contributions by: S. Beresford Lucas; Beryl C. Lawley; Katherine Talbot; Ray Craig; H. E. Pemberton; Jean Morton et al [Colour Illustrations by Diana Mallet-Veale; D. C. Evler, C. P. Shilton] (Book #ID 95950) Published by The Children's Press, Collins London and Glasgow circa 1933. 1933. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. 4to 11'' x 8''. Contains approximately 128 printed pages of text with 10 single-sided art plates on coated paper, 4 colour and 6 monochrome, lots of monochrome text illustrations throughout. Foxing to the frontispiece colour plate, age tanning to the text block edges, in tight and square condition with small rubs to the spine ends, no dust wrapper. The first story is 'The Chums of St. Katherine's' by S. Beresford Lucas, the last story is 'Tess Lends a Hand' by E. Walker. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Great Stories for Girls Contributions by: Francis Cowen; Sibyl B. Owsley; A. C. Osborn Hann; Ethel Talbot and Others [Colour Illustrations by S. Rowles and others] (Book #ID 95951) Published by The Sunshine Press, Collins London and Glasgow circa 1933. 1933. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. 4to 11'' x 8''. Contains approximately 128 printed pages of text with 6 single-sided colour plates on coated paper, lots of monochrome text illustrations throughout. Age tanning to the text block edges, in tight and square condition with small rubs to the spine ends. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with pieces missing to the spine ends and edges. The first story is 'Nora Investigates' by Francis Cowen, the last story is 'Elspeth: Probationer' by Sibyl B. Owsley and A. C. Osborn Hann. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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