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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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Ruth The Rebel [The Gateway Series No. 20] Davidson, L. V. (Book #ID 52186) Published by Lutterworth Press, London and Redhill 1957. London 1957. Hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 127 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in very near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. 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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Sowing Sunshine, or Sue Blake's Self-Denial Stebbing, Grace (Book #ID 94411) Published by Jarrold & Sons, 10 & 11 Warwick Lane, London circa 1899? 1899. Hard back binding in publisher's original steel blue and maroon designed cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 141 [+ 12 page illustrated publisher's catalogue] printed pages of text with single-sided full-page monochrome illustrations, chapter headers and illustrated tail pieces. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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The Odd Ones Chaundler, Christine [Illustrated by Harry Rountree 1878-1950] (Book #ID 26836) Published by Country Life Limited, Tower House, Southampton Street, London First Edition 1941. 1941. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive cloth covers, green lettering to the spine and upper panel. 8vo 8½'' x 7'' 107 pp. Twelve full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Light foxing to end papers. Very Good condition book in scarce Very Good condition wartime dust wrapper with shallow rubs to spine tips and corners, not price clipped 6s, spine not faded, nice copy. 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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The Girls of Old Grange School Wynne, May (Book #ID 40263) Published by Ward, Lock & Co., Ltd. London 1925. London 1925. Hard back binding in publisher's original olive grey cloth covers, black lettering to the spine, burgundy lettering and two teenage girls to the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 256 pp. Monochrome frontispiece, tiny message inside, corners sharp and pointed and in Very Good clean condition, spine not faded, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 3 other titles by this author. 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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Cherry Ames Senior Nurse Wells, Helen (Book #ID 23916) Published by World Distributors Ltd., Manchester 1959 Reprinted Edition. 1959. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black lettering to spine, black vignette of nurse to upper panel, top edge yellow. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 185 pp. Monochrome frontispiece. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 5 mm chip to foot of spine, shallow rubs to corners, not price clipped 5/-, spine not faded. 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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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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Katrina Gilson, Roy Rolfe [Illustrated by Alice Barber Stephens] Decorative cover design by Adam Empie (Emma Frances Harnsberger) (Book #ID 92163) Published by The Baker & Taylor Company, New York, First Edition 1906. 1906. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream peony decorated vivid green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 316 (+ 4) printed pages of text with 6 full-page colour plates. Smart bookplate inside belonging to Emma Frances Harnsberger, 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 Girls of Queen's Mere Wyld, Doreen [Illustrated by Wynne] (Book #ID 28537) 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 khaki cloth covers, scarlet lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 224 pp. Four full-page monochrome illustrations on silk art paper. In Very Good clean, bright and tight 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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Margaret Plays The Game Darch, Winifred [Frontispiece by E. Briar] (Book #ID 83266) Published by Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, London Reprinted 1933. London 1933. Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, lavender title and author lettering to the spine with blind-tooled title and illustration to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 256 printed pages of text with colour illustrated period art work frontispiece. Lower spine end creased, Sunday school prize plate dated 1934 to the front free end paper and in Very Good condition, corners nice and sharp, 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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Mary Bray X Her Mark; An Oregon Romance Tayler, Jenner (Book #ID 58720) Published by John Long Ltd., 6 Chandos Street, London First Edition 1901. 1901. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine, black lettering and an over printed illustration of a girl in a red and white striped dress wearing a red hat to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 233 [i] printed pages of text, errata note tipped-in. Just a little foxing to the page edges, corners sharp, spine not 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 |
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The Topping Book for Girls Dorothea Moore; Leonard Fry; Mabel M. Stevenson; Marjorie F. Seymour; Antoney Bluett; Evelyn Neep and J. Fraser Carloss Contribute to: (Book #ID 28951) Published by Dean & Son Ltd., Debrett House, 29 King Street, Covent Garden, London circa 1932. 1932. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covers with girl in Indian head-dress to the front cover, russet cloth spine. Quarto 10'' x 8¼'' 188 pp. Colour frontispiece, monochrome illustrations throughout. General rubbing to edges and corners, 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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For All Girls [Illustrated by W. Spence, R. G. Campbell, Stanley Lloyd and Others] (Book #ID 75677) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1950. 1950. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards, pale yellow cloth to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 7¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with one colour plate and 4 monochrome plates on coated paper, other illustrations throughout. First story is 'May Morning Adventure' by J. M. Page. Small bumps to the corners and spine ends and 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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Henshawe of Greycotes Robson, Isabel S. (Book #ID 22215) Published by The National Sunday School Union 57-59 Ludgate Hill, London circa 1915 edition not stated. 1915. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 116 pp. Six monochrome illustrations. Spine faded, Prize Plate to upper paste down, lower corners turned-in 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 Lawson Girls or, Tinder and Flint Hope, Noel [Edited by Commissioner Mildred Duff] Preface by Mrs Commissioner Higgins (Book #ID 52489) Published by Salvationist Publishing and Supplies, Ltd., Judd Street, London First Edition 1921. London 1921. Hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 172 [iv] printed pages of text. Sally Army book plate, rubbing to the covers, spine age darkened, without any ownership markings 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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Sue and I O'Reilly, Mrs. Robert (Book #ID 43816) Published by Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd., 3-4 Paternoster Buildings, London circa 1910. London circa 1910. Hard back binding in publisher's original highly decorative bright pea green cloth covers, title block lettering and super colour illustrations to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 254, ii 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 1918, 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. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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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. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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The Schoolgirls' (School Girls) Book (Publisher's Code E 343-544) (Book #ID 108320) Published by Juvenile Productions Ltd., 110-111 Fleet Street, London circa 1944. 1944. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards, yellow cloth spine, colour illustrated end papers. Quarto. 10½'' x 8''. Contains 96 pp with colour frontispiece and monochrome illustrations throughout. First story is 'Peggy's Perfect Picture'. First illustration neatly coloured in with lead pencils and 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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Harum Scarum's Fortune Stuart, Esmé [pseudonym of Amelie Claire le Roy] (Book #ID 39931) Published by Jarrold & Sons, London circa 1925 edition not stated. London circa 1925. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black lettering and ornamental design to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 312 pp. No illustrations present in this edition. Covers lightly rubbed and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 1 other title by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Cherries in Search of a Captain Christian, Catherine [Illustrated by Comerford Watson] (Book #ID 41444) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1935 edition not stated. London circa 1935. Hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel, spine illustrated with a Girl Guide with arms akimbo. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 207 pp. Four monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine slightly darkened, very minor foxing to the half-title page and in Very Good sound condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 4 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Leader Book for Girls [Contributions by: Thelma Trevelyan, Violet Dorme, Anne Freshwater, Joan Wenlock, Doris Nelson, etc.] (Book #ID 58093) Published by Gulliver Books Ltd., England circa 1938. England circa 1938. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated upper panel with girl dressed as robin hood, red cloth spine, grey paper rear panel. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 142 printed pages of text with colour period art work frontispiece and monochrome illustrations throughout. Shallow rubs to the softened spine ends, a little age mottling to the front end paper and the last page. A Very Good condition book, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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Keziah in Search of A Friend Hope, Noel [Preface by Mrs. Bramwell Booth] Illustrated by Rosa C. Petherick (Book #ID 65535) Published by S. W. Partridge & Co. Ltd., London circa 1920 edition not stated. London circa 1920. Hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and black illustration of four young girls to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with charming period art work monochrome plates throughout. Spine ends and corners softened with shallow rubs, a few tan age spots to the some of the early pages 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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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. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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The Secret of the Closed Gate Leighton, Margaret [Illustrated by Barbara C. Freeman] (Book #ID 57990) Published by Hutchinson's Books for Young People, 10 Great Queen Street, London circa 1942 edition not stated. London circa 1942. Hard back binding in publisher's original pale olive cloth covers, green title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 180 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece. Front free end paper missing, war time economy note to the copyright page and 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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Girls' Book of Stories Joan Lumley; Heather White; Irene Mossop; G. E. Hopcroft (Book #ID 111132) Published by Dean & Son Ltd., 6 La Belle Sauvage, Ludgate, London not dated. Publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered front board, forest green cloth spine. 4to. 10½'' x 7½''. Printer's code AV/208/663. Contains colour frontispiece, 68 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. First story is 'Playing for St. Martin's' by Joan Lumley. Rubbing to the corners 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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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. 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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No Peace for the Prefects Breary, Nancy (Book #ID 32916) Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand London Second Edition 1947 [First Edition 1944]. London 1947. Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 216 pp. War Economy Production Standard note to the copyright page. Contemporary message to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper illustrated with three girls sitting in a tree house and looking at a girl walking below them. 25 mm piece of paper missing to the foot of the spine, closed tear to the upper fore edge and top of lower gutter, small chips to the corners, white paper to the spine slightly darkened, not price clipped 5/-, very scarce dust wrapper. 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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Valerie Trenchard's Fortune [The Wigmore Series of Prize Books] Burditt, Florence M. (Book #ID 40270) Published by C. S. S. M. 5 Wigmore Street, London circa 1941 edition not stated. London circa 1941. Hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 200 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Neat faint message to the front free end paper, corners sharp and pointed, without any foxing. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 20 mm closed tear to the upper spine edge, shallow rubs to the corners, spine not faded. Dust wrapper without any losses of the paper 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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Christine of the Fourth Eastways, W. E. (Book #ID 16494) The Children's Press London and Glasgow circa 1955 edition not stated. 1955. Hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise cloth covers, silver lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 190 pp. Age darkening to pages, former message to the half-title page. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with small chip to foot of spine, not price clipped 2/6. 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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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 New Girl at Chad's Brazil, Angela [1868-1947] (Book #ID 41443) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1935 edition not stated. London circa 1935. Hard back binding in publisher's original stone grey cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel, front cover shows girl in orange blazer with are hands in her pockets. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 288 pp. Six monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine slightly sun darkened, corners sharp and pointed, square binding, no foxing and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 13 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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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. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category |
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