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	The Lost Pony Pullein-Thompson, Christine [1925-2005] Illustrated by Sheila Rose (Book #ID 12866) Published by Burke Publishing Co. Ltd., 55 Britton Street, London First Edition 1959. 1959. First edition hard back publisher's original blue cloth covers, black stamping to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5" 140 pp. Illustrated by Sheila Rose. Former name and address to front end paper. Very Good in Very Good price clipped dust wrapper with tiny rubs to spine tip and upper corner, spine not faded. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Mollie Hazeldene's Schooldays [2] Forsey, Maude S. (Book #ID 13396) Thomas Nelson and Sons, Paternoster Row, London circa 1935. 1935. Hard back publisher's original orange cloth covers, black stamping to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7¼" x 5" 297, 6 [pp] catalogue. Monochrome frontispiece. Former name to upper paste down, light fading to spine 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	£8.50 Convert currency

	Jenny's Little Black Friend Salter, Maria (Book #ID 13400) The Religious Tract Society, 4 Bouverie Street, London circa 1925 edition not stated. 1925. Hard back publisher's original green cloth covers, black stamping to spine and two children paddling to upper panel. 8vo 7" x 5" 80 pp. Colour frontispiece. Former name in pencil to front end paper, corners turned in. 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	£15.00 Convert currency

	Wilful Madge Marshal Sweyn, Francis (Book #ID 14253) The Religious Tract Society 4 Bouverie Street and 65 St. Paul's Churchyard, London Fourth Impression circa 1915 edition not stated. 1915. Hard back bound in publisher's original illustrated sage green cloth covers, cornflower blue and black stamping to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7¼" x 5" 124, 6 [pp]. Colour frontispiece on glossy paper. Former message to upper paste down dated 1922, hint of foxing to fore edge. In Very Nr. Fine condition without any marks to the cloth whatsoever, or fading to spine, corners sharp and pointed. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Bunty of the Flying Squad Wilcox, Barbara [Illustrated by Margaret Horder] (Book #ID 14308) Published by Oxford University Press, Walton Street, Oxford First Edition 1943. 1943. First edition hard back bound in publisher's original green cloth covers, navy stamping to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5" 187 pp. Colour frontispiece and monochrome illustrations by Margaret Horder. Front end paper missing. Nr. Very Good in Nr. Very Good dust wrapper with chips to corners and spine tips, spine slightly faded, humidity line to tops of inner flaps, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	A Background for Beryl Little, Sylvia (Book #ID 14347) Published by Lutterworth Press, London and Redhill First edition 1947. 1947. First edition hard back bound in publisher's original sky blue paper covers, black stamping to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 91 pp. Monochrome frontispiece. Former message to the upper paste down, light foxing to page edges. Very Good in Very Good price clipped dust wrapper with shallow closed tears and rubs to spine tips and corners. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£16.50 Convert currency

	The Princess of the School Brazil, Angela [1868-1947] Illustrated by Frank Wiles (Book #ID 41008) Published by Blackie & Son Limited circa 1943 Edition not Stated but War Economy Note to the Copyright Page [First Edition 1920]. London circa 1943. Hard back binding in publisher's original light brown cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 288 pp. Four single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book, in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with 15 mm piece of paper missing to the top of the spine affecting the title, shallow rubs to the corners, short closed tear to the foot of the spine, price clipped. 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 14 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£16.00 Convert currency

	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. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Pollyanna's Castle in Mexico [The Eighth Glad Book] Borton, Elizabeth [Dust Wrapper Illustrated by Harold Cue] (Book #ID 95319) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London Reprinted Edition 1951. 1951. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 286 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, red spine is always faded on this title, this is the first copy we have ever seen with a red spine, not price clipped 5/-. 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. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Pollyanna's Door to Happiness Borton, Elizabeth [Illustrated by Harold Cue] (Book #ID 49470) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First UK Edition 1937. London 1937. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xii] 359 printed pages of text with four single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings, spine not faded and in Very Good clean and sound condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Tentenbury Manor Hunter, Christine (Book #ID 33525) Published by Victory Press London circa 1955. London circa 1955. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, maroon lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 152 pp. Prize plate to the free front end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight soiling of the white paper to the rear cover, not price clipped 6/-, spine colours not faded. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, which protects and prolongs the life of the paper, 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	£7.50 Convert currency

	Tales About Blackie: A Mischievous Pony Tarry, Derek G. [Illustrated by J. Hopkins] (Book #ID 15626) Privately Published by the Author 86 Grand Drive, Herne Bay, Kent 1982. 1982. Publisher's original laminated card wrap covers. 8vo 10'' x 8¼'' unpaginated. ISBN 999931997. Two tone illustrations. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	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. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£9.50 Convert currency

	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	£8.50 Convert currency

	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	£9.50 Convert currency

	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	£8.50 Convert currency

	Jerry: The Story of an Exmoor Pony Helme, Eleanor E. and Paul, Nance [Illustrated by Cecil Aldin 1870-1935] (Book #ID 16792) Eyre and Spottiswoode 15 Bedford Street, London Fifth impression 1940 [First edition 1930]. 1940. Hard back binding in publisher's original white cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 160 pp. Monochrome illustrations. Slight age darkening to page edges. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with small chip to top of upper panel, shallow rubs to corners, spine not faded, not price clipped 2s 6d. 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	£16.00 Convert currency

	The Girls of Dormitory Ten Laws, Betty (Book #ID 17198) Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1926. 1926. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise cloth covers, orange lettering and illustrations to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 184 pp. Monochrome frontispiece. Former Prize Plate to upper paste down dated 1927, corners and spine tips turned-in and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	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	£8.50 Convert currency

	Party Frock Streatfeild, Noel [1895-1986] Illustrated by Anna Zinkeisen (Book #ID 56314) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1946. London 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 255 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout, illustrated end papers. Spine ends and corners slightly turned in, ink marking to the verso of the front free end paper dated 1947, sadly, the frontispiece drawing has been coloured in by hand. Very Good condition book, in Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with inner front flap missing, 7 mm piece missing to the top of the spine, nicks and chips to the top edges and foot of the spine. 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	£12.50 Convert currency

	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. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£75.00 Convert currency

	Pollyanna Grows Up [1] Porter, Eleanor Hodgman [1868-1920] (Book #ID 30531) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 182 High Holborn, London 1927. 1927. Hard back binding in publisher's original dark blue cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 255 pp. Front end paper missing, age darkening and foxing to page edges, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Rosina Copper Barne, Kitty [Marion Catherine "Kitty" Barne (17 November 1882 - 3 February 1961) was a British screenwriter and author of children's books, especially on music and musical themes. She won the 1940 Carnegie Medal for British children's books. [Illustrated by Alfons Purtscher]. (Book #ID 113872) Published by Evans Brothers Ltd., Montague House, Russell Square, London First Edition 1954. 1954. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 192 pp with 7 monochrome text illustrations throughout. Very near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubbing to the tips, not price clipped, 9s 6d. 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	£30.00 Convert currency

	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. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	The School Girl's Annual; Stories of School, Sport and Adventure Norah Cameron, Sadie Goddard, Margaret Baines Reed, Ethel Talbot, Constance Jones, Wallace Carr [Contribute to:] (Book #ID 57421) Published by The Office of The Girl's Own Paper, 4 Bouverie Street, London circa 1930 edition not stated. London circa 1930. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards, red title lettering to the blue cloth spine, Shredded Wheat advertisement to the lower cover. 4 to 11'' x 8½''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with four colour plates and numerous monochrome illustrations throughout. First story is 'Shall We Ever Fly to School?' by Norah Cameron. Small bumps to the corners, without any foxing, hinges firm and sound, paper is clean and fresh and in above average condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£32.50 Convert currency

	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	£20.00 Convert currency

	Pony Jungle Davis, Lavinia R. [Illustrated by Gordon Ross] (Book #ID 20027) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London 1945. 1945. Hard back binding in publisher's original yellow cloth covers, brown horse's head pattern to covers, brown lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 285 pp. Monochrome illustrations. Extensive pencil doodling to end papers, spine age darkened, contents of book in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	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. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Auntie Blodwen and The Pageant Boyes, Megan [Jacket Design by Ionicus] (Book #ID 64379) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1967. London 1967. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 143 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. A little creasing to the lower spine end, foxing to the closed page upper edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs along the edges, not price clipped 16s. 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	£11.00 Convert currency

	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	£11.00 Convert currency

	A Garland for Girls Alcott, Louisa M. [1832-1888] (Book #ID 95690) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 49 Old Bailey, London circa 1890, not dated. 1890. Early edition hard back binding in publisher's original flower illustrated slate blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains frontispiece; 258 [+ 32 page publisher's catalogue] printed pages of text with 6 further full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Name to the front free end paper, front hinge cracked and repaired, rubbing to the covers and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	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. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	The Mystery Prize Kent, Helen [Illustrations by Sutcliffe] (Book #ID 65460) Published by C. S. S. M., 5 Wigmore Street, London circa 1947. London circa 1947. Hard back binding in publisher's original stone cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 261 printed pages of text with full-page monochrome illustrations. Foot of the front hinge a little loose, ghosting to the end papers, Sunday School Prize ink marking dated 1948 to the front free end paper 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	£6.00 Convert currency

	On Honour; A School and Home Story Adams, E. Davenport [Illustrated by Rosa C. Petherick] (Book #ID 75376) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1920. 1920. Hard back binding in publisher's original light brown cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover with black and brown illustration. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 332 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine ends creased, foxing to the 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	£8.00 Convert currency

The Lost Pony

Pullein-Thompson, Christine [1925-2005] Illustrated by Sheila Rose

(Book #ID 12866)

Published by Burke Publishing Co. Ltd., 55 Britton Street, London First Edition 1959. 1959.

First edition hard back publisher's original blue cloth covers, black stamping to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5" 140 pp. Illustrated by Sheila Rose. Former name and address to front end paper. Very Good in Very Good price clipped dust wrapper with tiny rubs to spine tip and upper corner, spine not faded. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mollie Hazeldene's Schooldays [2]

Forsey, Maude S.

(Book #ID 13396)

Thomas Nelson and Sons, Paternoster Row, London circa 1935. 1935.

Hard back publisher's original orange cloth covers, black stamping to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7¼" x 5" 297, 6 [pp] catalogue. Monochrome frontispiece. Former name to upper paste down, light fading to spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jenny's Little Black Friend

Salter, Maria

(Book #ID 13400)

The Religious Tract Society, 4 Bouverie Street, London circa 1925 edition not stated. 1925.

Hard back publisher's original green cloth covers, black stamping to spine and two children paddling to upper panel. 8vo 7" x 5" 80 pp. Colour frontispiece. Former name in pencil to front end paper, corners turned in. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wilful Madge Marshal

Sweyn, Francis

(Book #ID 14253)

The Religious Tract Society 4 Bouverie Street and 65 St. Paul's Churchyard, London Fourth Impression circa 1915 edition not stated. 1915.

Hard back bound in publisher's original illustrated sage green cloth covers, cornflower blue and black stamping to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7¼" x 5" 124, 6 [pp]. Colour frontispiece on glossy paper. Former message to upper paste down dated 1922, hint of foxing to fore edge. In Very Nr. Fine condition without any marks to the cloth whatsoever, or fading to spine, corners sharp and pointed. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bunty of the Flying Squad

Wilcox, Barbara [Illustrated by Margaret Horder]

(Book #ID 14308)

Published by Oxford University Press, Walton Street, Oxford First Edition 1943. 1943.

First edition hard back bound in publisher's original green cloth covers, navy stamping to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5" 187 pp. Colour frontispiece and monochrome illustrations by Margaret Horder. Front end paper missing. Nr. Very Good in Nr. Very Good dust wrapper with chips to corners and spine tips, spine slightly faded, humidity line to tops of inner flaps, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Background for Beryl

Little, Sylvia

(Book #ID 14347)

Published by Lutterworth Press, London and Redhill First edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back bound in publisher's original sky blue paper covers, black stamping to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 91 pp. Monochrome frontispiece. Former message to the upper paste down, light foxing to page edges. Very Good in Very Good price clipped dust wrapper with shallow closed tears and rubs to spine tips and corners. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Princess of the School

Brazil, Angela [1868-1947] Illustrated by Frank Wiles

(Book #ID 41008)

Published by Blackie & Son Limited circa 1943 Edition not Stated but War Economy Note to the Copyright Page [First Edition 1920]. London circa 1943.

Hard back binding in publisher's original light brown cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 288 pp. Four single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book, in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with 15 mm piece of paper missing to the top of the spine affecting the title, shallow rubs to the corners, short closed tear to the foot of the spine, price clipped. 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 14 other titles by this author. 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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Pollyanna's Castle in Mexico [The Eighth Glad Book]

Borton, Elizabeth [Dust Wrapper Illustrated by Harold Cue]

(Book #ID 95319)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London Reprinted Edition 1951. 1951.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 286 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, red spine is always faded on this title, this is the first copy we have ever seen with a red spine, not price clipped 5/-. 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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Pollyanna's Door to Happiness

Borton, Elizabeth [Illustrated by Harold Cue]

(Book #ID 49470)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First UK Edition 1937. London 1937.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xii] 359 printed pages of text with four single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings, spine not faded and in Very Good clean and sound condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Tentenbury Manor

Hunter, Christine

(Book #ID 33525)

Published by Victory Press London circa 1955. London circa 1955.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, maroon lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 152 pp. Prize plate to the free front end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight soiling of the white paper to the rear cover, not price clipped 6/-, spine colours not faded. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, which protects and prolongs the life of the paper, 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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Tales About Blackie: A Mischievous Pony

Tarry, Derek G. [Illustrated by J. Hopkins]

(Book #ID 15626)

Privately Published by the Author 86 Grand Drive, Herne Bay, Kent 1982. 1982.

Publisher's original laminated card wrap covers. 8vo 10'' x 8¼'' unpaginated. ISBN 999931997. Two tone illustrations. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. 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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jerry: The Story of an Exmoor Pony

Helme, Eleanor E. and Paul, Nance [Illustrated by Cecil Aldin 1870-1935]

(Book #ID 16792)

Eyre and Spottiswoode 15 Bedford Street, London Fifth impression 1940 [First edition 1930]. 1940.

Hard back binding in publisher's original white cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 160 pp. Monochrome illustrations. Slight age darkening to page edges. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with small chip to top of upper panel, shallow rubs to corners, spine not faded, not price clipped 2s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Girls of Dormitory Ten

Laws, Betty

(Book #ID 17198)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1926. 1926.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise cloth covers, orange lettering and illustrations to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 184 pp. Monochrome frontispiece. Former Prize Plate to upper paste down dated 1927, corners and spine tips turned-in and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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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.

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Party Frock

Streatfeild, Noel [1895-1986] Illustrated by Anna Zinkeisen

(Book #ID 56314)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1946. London 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 255 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout, illustrated end papers. Spine ends and corners slightly turned in, ink marking to the verso of the front free end paper dated 1947, sadly, the frontispiece drawing has been coloured in by hand. Very Good condition book, in Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with inner front flap missing, 7 mm piece missing to the top of the spine, nicks and chips to the top edges and foot of the spine. 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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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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Pollyanna Grows Up [1]

Porter, Eleanor Hodgman [1868-1920]

(Book #ID 30531)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 182 High Holborn, London 1927. 1927.

Hard back binding in publisher's original dark blue cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 255 pp. Front end paper missing, age darkening and foxing to page edges, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rosina Copper

Barne, Kitty [Marion Catherine "Kitty" Barne (17 November 1882 - 3 February 1961) was a British screenwriter and author of children's books, especially on music and musical themes. She won the 1940 Carnegie Medal for British children's books. [Illustrated by Alfons Purtscher].

(Book #ID 113872)

Published by Evans Brothers Ltd., Montague House, Russell Square, London First Edition 1954. 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 192 pp with 7 monochrome text illustrations throughout. Very near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubbing to the tips, not price clipped, 9s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. 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 School Girl's Annual; Stories of School, Sport and Adventure

Norah Cameron, Sadie Goddard, Margaret Baines Reed, Ethel Talbot, Constance Jones, Wallace Carr [Contribute to:]

(Book #ID 57421)

Published by The Office of The Girl's Own Paper, 4 Bouverie Street, London circa 1930 edition not stated. London circa 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards, red title lettering to the blue cloth spine, Shredded Wheat advertisement to the lower cover. 4 to 11'' x 8½''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with four colour plates and numerous monochrome illustrations throughout. First story is 'Shall We Ever Fly to School?' by Norah Cameron. Small bumps to the corners, without any foxing, hinges firm and sound, paper is clean and fresh and in above average condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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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.

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Pony Jungle

Davis, Lavinia R. [Illustrated by Gordon Ross]

(Book #ID 20027)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London 1945. 1945.

Hard back binding in publisher's original yellow cloth covers, brown horse's head pattern to covers, brown lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 285 pp. Monochrome illustrations. Extensive pencil doodling to end papers, spine age darkened, contents of book in Very Good condition. 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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Auntie Blodwen and The Pageant

Boyes, Megan [Jacket Design by Ionicus]

(Book #ID 64379)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1967. London 1967.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 143 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. A little creasing to the lower spine end, foxing to the closed page upper edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs along the edges, not price clipped 16s. 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.

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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.

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A Garland for Girls

Alcott, Louisa M. [1832-1888]

(Book #ID 95690)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 49 Old Bailey, London circa 1890, not dated. 1890.

Early edition hard back binding in publisher's original flower illustrated slate blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains frontispiece; 258 [+ 32 page publisher's catalogue] printed pages of text with 6 further full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Name to the front free end paper, front hinge cracked and repaired, rubbing to the covers and in 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 Mystery Prize

Kent, Helen [Illustrations by Sutcliffe]

(Book #ID 65460)

Published by C. S. S. M., 5 Wigmore Street, London circa 1947. London circa 1947.

Hard back binding in publisher's original stone cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 261 printed pages of text with full-page monochrome illustrations. Foot of the front hinge a little loose, ghosting to the end papers, Sunday School Prize ink marking dated 1948 to the front free end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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On Honour; A School and Home Story

Adams, E. Davenport [Illustrated by Rosa C. Petherick]

(Book #ID 75376)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1920. 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original light brown cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover with black and brown illustration. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 332 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine ends creased, foxing to the page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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