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            The Girl's of St. Olave's

Mackintosh, Mabel

(Book #ID 1685)

Published by John Shaw circa 1925 edition not stated. 1925.

Hard back. Bookplate. Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Judy, Patrol Leader [1]

Moore, Dorothea

(Book #ID 2495)

Published by Collins The Children's Press London and Glasgow circa 1960 edition not stated. 1960.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, silver lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5". Cheap paper browning. 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.

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            Judy, Patrol Leader

Moore, Dorothea

(Book #ID 2496)

Published by Collins The Children's Press London and Glasgow circa 1960 edition not stated. 1960.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, silver lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5". Cheap paper browning. 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.

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            Bashful Fifteen

Meade, L. T. [pseudonym of Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith (1844-1914), a prolific writer of girls' stories. She was born in Bandon, County Cork, Ireland, daughter of Rev. R. T. Meade, of Nohoval, County Cork. She later moved to London, where she married Alfred Toulmin Smith in September 1879]. Illustrations by M. E. Edwards.

(Book #ID 95336)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London 1902. 1902.

Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated sage green cloth covers, green title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 280 printed pages of text (+ 16 page publisher's catalogue) with 8 full-page single-sided colour plates. Spine slightly sun faded and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Miss Rosemary Mistary: A Story for Girls [The Red Cord Series]

Mellersh, Kate

(Book #ID 15746)

Published by Pickering & Inglis 14 Paternoster Row, London circa 1930 edition not stated. 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'' 205 [i] printed pages of text. From the 'Red Cord Library'. Colour frontispiece. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Madge Mostyn's Nieces

Meade, L. T. [pseudonym of Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith (1844-1914), a prolific writer of girls' stories. She was born in Bandon, County Cork, Ireland, daughter of Rev. R. T. Meade, of Nohoval, County Cork. She later moved to London, where she married Alfred Toulmin Smith in September 1879]. Illustrations by William Rainey.

(Book #ID 108296)

Published by W. & R. Chambers, Limited, 38 Soho Square, London not dated Possibly First Edition 1916. 1916.

Possibly first edition hard back binding in publisher's original over printed emerald green cloth covers with brown, blue and cream illustration of three girls riding horses to the spine, three girls to the front cover with one holding a tennis racquet. Thick 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. This is the last L. T. Meade listed title of books (1916) preceded by 'The Daughter of a Soldier' (1915). Contains paper-guarded frontispiece, 399 with a further 7 full-page single-sided charming monochrome illustrations throughout by William Rainey. Light rubbing of the cloth to the spine ends and corners, prize plate inside dated 1919 and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Red Conker

Mackenzie, Kathleen [Illustrated by Violet Morgan].

(Book #ID 113873)

Published by Evans Brothers Ltd., Montague House, Russell Square, London First Edition 1952. 1952.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 pp with 6 monochrome text illustrations throughout. Few fox spots to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spin ends and top corners, spine slightly sun faded, not price clipped, 9s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Girls of St. Agatha's and Other Stories of School and Adventure

Maud E. Silvester; Evelyn Coombes; E. Burn Watson; K. Nelson Abbott; and Marjorie Wynne Contribute to:

(Book #ID 20040)

Published by The Epworth Press [Edgar C. Barton] 25-35 City Road, London First Edition 1932. 1932.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated paper covers, black lettering and pictorial colour onlay to maroon cloth spine. 8vo 9" x 6¼" 192 pp. Colour frontispiece and monochrome illustrations. Crossed-out name in biro to upper paste down, rubbing to corners, cracking to paper to end papers and overall in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Blackie's Girl Guide Story Omnibus Containing: Mystery Camp, The Island Camp, and With the Speedwell Patrol [1]

Margaret Middleton; Marjorie Taylor; and Violet Methley

(Book #ID 28439)

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 blue cloth covers, navy lettering to the spine and the upper panel. Thick 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 640 pp. Age darkening of the page edges. Very Good condition book in scarce Very Good condition price clipped panoramic dust wrapper with small closed nicks and rubs to spine tips and corners, spine colours not faded. 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.

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            The Adventures of Jig & Co.

Milne, J. Paterson

(Book #ID 9268)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1950 edition not stated. 1950.

Hard back publisher's original olive cloth covers, maroon stamping. 8vo 223 pp. Black and white frontispiece. Ink message to the front free end paper dated 1955. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with 3 mm chips across spine tips, small rubs to corners, colours bright and clear, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Fireside Stories For Girls [The Empire Series]

Mary Shrewsbury; Sibyl B. Owsley; Jessie Leckie Herbertson; Amy Whipple [Contribute to:]

(Book #ID 80443)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1944. 1944.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper over boards, black title lettering to the cream cloth spine. 4to 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and monochrome illustrations throughout. The first story is 'The Fairy Godmother' by Mary Shrewsbury. Light foxing to the page edges, prize plate inside and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            A Sweet Girl Graduate | The Girl's Favourite Library Series

Meade, L. T. [pseudonym of Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith (1844-1914), a prolific writer of girls' stories. She was born in Bandon, County Cork, Ireland, daughter of Rev. R. T. Meade, of Nohoval, County Cork. She later moved to London, where she married Alfred Toulmin Smith in September 1879]. Illustrated by E. S. Hodgson.

(Book #ID 95315)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London Fortieth Thousand circa 1920. 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated pale blue cloth covers, green title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 288 printed pages of text with 4 full-page single-sided colour plates. Ink message dated 1922 to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in scarce Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs to the corners and tips. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Girl Chums of Norland Road

Miles, Edith [Frontispiece by T. Laidler]

(Book #ID 36315)

Published by The Sheldon Press, Northumberland Avenue, London circa 1930 edition not stated. London circa 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel, with two girls arm in arm to the front cover. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 159, 16 [pages] catalogue. Colour frontispiece. Prize plate dated 1930 to the front paste down, foxing to the title page, light wear to the covers, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Jonquil, Test Pilot

Marsh, Eileen

(Book #ID 45501)

Published by Sampson Low, Marston and Co. Ltd., St. Dunstan's House, Fetter Lane, Fleet Street, London circa 1950 edition not stated. London circa 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains [iv] 255 printed pages of text with evocative monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine sun faded, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Two Dorothys

Martin, Mrs. Herbert

(Book #ID 40261)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1940 edition not stated. London circa 1940.

Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 224 printed pages of text. Monochrome frontispiece. Name dated 1943 to the front free end paper, spine slightly sun faded, without any foxing, corners sharp and pointed and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Wild Kitty

Meade, L. T. [pseudonym of Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith (1844-1914), a prolific writer of girls' stories. She was born in Bandon, County Cork, Ireland, daughter of Rev. R. T. Meade, of Nohoval, County Cork. She later moved to London, where she married Alfred Toulmin Smith in September 1879]. [Illustrated by E. W. B.].

(Book #ID 80250)

Published by W. & R. Chambers Limited, 38 Soho Square, London circa 1920. London circa 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original French blue cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover with girl up a flag pole illustration. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 364 printed pages of text with 4 single-sided period art work monochrome plates on coated paper. Spine ends creased with shallow rubs, tan age spots to the some of the early pages, foxing to the page edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Bannister Twins

Marchant, Bessie [1862-1941] Illustrated by E. Brier

(Book #ID 41487)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London Circa 1932 Edition Not Stated. London circa 1932.

Hard back binding in publisher's original brown cloth covers, black lettering and russet illustrations to the spine and the upper panel. Thick 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 316, iv [pp]. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Prize plate to the front paste down dated 1933, foxing to the page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Chums of Study Ten [The Summit Library Series Edition]

Milne, J. Paterson

(Book #ID 42517)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1956. London circa 1956.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼'' 96 pp. Monochrome frontispiece. Running of the paper to the spine edges and ends, without any ownership markings and in near Very Good condition book, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 2 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Maisie's Discovery

Marchant, Bessie [1862-1941] Illustrated by R. Tod

(Book #ID 2132)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1906. 1906.

First edition hard back. 4 Full page colour illustrations by R. Tod. Rubs to spine ends. In Nr. Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Giannetta; A Girl's Story of Herself

Mulholland, Rosa [Lady Gilbert] Illustrated by Lockhart Bogle

(Book #ID 43822)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1905. London circa 1905.

Hard back binding in publisher's original highly decorative bright aqua blue cloth covers, gilt title block lettering and super colour illustrations to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 352, 16 printed pages of text with all of the 6 monochrome illustrative plates present. Light spotting to the closed page edges, prize plate to the front paste down dated 1910, corners sharp and pointed, cloth without any tears, marks or rubbing whatsoever, hinges firm and tight, spine not faded and in very near Fine condition, stunning copy. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Lorrie's First Term

Mylrea, Norah [Illustrated by F. G. Moorsom]

(Book #ID 47975)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1945. London circa 1945.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text with three monochrome illustrations on art paper. War economy note to the copyright page. Prize plate to the front paste down. Very Good condition book, in Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with small piece of paper missing to the foot of the spine, rubs to the corners. 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.

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            Tell Tale Tit

Marchant, Bessie [1862-1941]

(Book #ID 48396)

Published by John F. Shaw and Co. Ltd., 3 Pilgrim Street London circa 1929 edition not stated. London circa 1929.

Hard back binding in publisher's original salmon red cloth covers, black title lettering and scroll designs to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 124 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece. Prize plate to the front free end paper dated 1929. Very Good condition book, in very scarce Good condition dust wrapper with small tears and rubs to the edges and spine ends. 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. We currently hold in stock 18 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Nadia to the Rescue; A Tale of the Land of the Czar

Moore, Dorothea

(Book #ID 77830)

Published by James Nisbet & Co. Ltd., 22 Berners Street, London First Edition 1912. London 1912.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green cloth covers, gilt title block and black, cream, brown and gilt patterning to the spine and illustration to the upper panel, green marbled end papers, gilt top edge. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 316 [31] printed pages of text with a colour frontispiece illustration and 4 monochrome illustrations. Foxing and age darkening to the closed page edges, a little foxing throughout, very small tears to the spine ends, presentation bookplate dated 1912 to the front end paper. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Lilian's Golden Hours

Meteyard, Eliza [Silverpen]

(Book #ID 85706)

Published by George Routledge and Sons, Limited, London circa 1900. circa 1900.

Hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover with gilt decoration. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 458 printed pages of text with charming full-page monochrome illustrations. Spine ends and corners rubbed, Sunday school prize plate dated 1906 to the front free end paper, tan age spots to some of the pages and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Two Dorothys

Martin, Mrs. Herbert

(Book #ID 55191)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1940 edition not stated. London circa 1940.

Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 224 printed pages of text. Monochrome frontispiece. Bookplate removed from the front paste down, spine slightly sun faded, without any foxing, corners sharp and pointed and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Queens For Choice

Moore, Dorothea [Cover Illustration by E. Brier]

(Book #ID 56759)

Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London First Edition 1934. London 1934.

Publisher's original colour illustrated period art work paper covered boards. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with colour period art work frontispiece. Very little wear to the covers, School Prize label dated 1936 to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Girls of Form V (Five) | A School Story

Manners, Editha

(Book #ID 113684)

Published by The Epworth Press, J. Alfred Sharp, London First Edition 1929. 1929.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original jade cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back and front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains colour frontispiece by G. F. V., 144 pp. Front free end paper missing, else in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Because of Vivian

Matthewman, Phyllis

(Book #ID 60799)

Published by Lutterworth Press, London First Edition 1947. London 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original stone cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text with colour period art work frontispiece. Spine ends and corners turned in with shallow rubs, ink markings to the front free end paper, war economy standard and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Judy Joins The Jasmines

Mumford, Elisabeth

(Book #ID 72731)

Published by C.S.S.M., 5 Wigmore Street, London circa 1945. London circa 1945.

Hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 167 printed pages of text with period art work monochrome illustrations throughout. Sun fading to the red of the spine, two 15 mm tears to the cloth of the upper spine end, Sunday School plate tipped-in to the front free end paper dated 1946 and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Adventure For Jane

Meredith, Margaret [Illustrations by Patrick Sinclair]

(Book #ID 108327)

Published by Gordon Martin Publishing Co. Ltd., 8 Breams Buildings, London First Edition . 1946. 1946.

Hard back binding in publisher's original apricot cloth covered boards, navy lettering, Quarto. 9½'' x 7''. Jane's Adventures in the Land of Swish where she meets the Dandy Lion, the Sea-Horse, a Timid and Polite dragon and many more magical friends. Contains 65 pp with 8 splendid full-page colour plates (4 back to back) and monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good clean condition book, in extremely scarce Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the sine tips and corners, not price clipped, 7s. 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Green Bracelet

Mountain, Anne [Illustrated by D. L. Mays]

(Book #ID 112537)

Published by A. R. Mowbray & Co. Ltd., 28 Margaret Street, Oxford Circus, London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 197 pp with 8 full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Light foxing to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shelf marks to the rear cover cream paper, not price clipped, 7/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Old Readymoney's Daughter

Meade, L. T. [pseudonym of Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith (1844-1914), a prolific writer of girls' stories. She was born in Bandon, County Cork, Ireland, daughter of Rev. R. T. Meade, of Nohoval, County Cork. She later moved to London, where she married Alfred Toulmin Smith in September 1879].

(Book #ID 73657)

Published by S. W. Partridge & Co. Ltd., Old Bailey, London circa 1915. 1915.

Hard back binding in publisher's original deco designed bottle green cloth covers, black and green title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 342 printed pages of text with 12 single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout, some of these are very much in the style of Sydney Paget. Prize plate to the front free end paper, small worm hole evidence to the gutters, light rubbing to the covers and in Very Good condition and without any age toning or foxing to the paper. We currently hold in stock 7 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Bessie At School [The Paladin Series]

Matthews, Joanna H. [Jacket Art Work by C. Cavania Sanders]

(Book #ID 83342)

Published by Nisbet & Co. Ltd., London circa 1930. London circa 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 216 printed pages of text with monochrome period art work illustrated frontispiece. Rubs to the spine tips and corners, school library plate to the front paste down, Sunday school prize plate dated 1932 to the front free end paper, tan age spots to the page edges. Near Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with shallow nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 1/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Lucky Purchase

MacGregor-Morris, Pamela [Illustrated by Lionel Edwards]

(Book #ID 86009)

Published by Gryphon Books Ltd., 3/4 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London First Edition 1949. 1949.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original duck egg blue cloth covers, navy blue title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 149 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Minimal wear to the spine ends, foxing to the paste downs, upper and fore edges. Very Good condition book, corners nice and sharp, in near Very Good condition art work dust wrapper with 20 mm piece of paper missing to the top of the spine, small chips to the upper corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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