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Popular Stories for Boys (Book #ID 16927) Published by Birn Brothers Ltd, 37 Hertford Street, London circa 1946 edition not stated. 1946. Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated paper covers. 4to 10¼" x 7¾" 92 pp. Colour frontispiece, monochrome illustrations. Very Good in scarce 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 BOYS Category |
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Chums Magazine [Annual] No. 1,174 Volume XXIII (Book #ID 50080) Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 2 La Belle Sauvage, London March 13th 1915. 1915. Publisher's original stapled magazine with splendid graphic full page monochrome illustration to the front cover. 12'' x 9''. Contains printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. A little tanning to the paper, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, priced One Penny to the front cover. We currently hold in stock 48 other Chums Magazines [Annual] in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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The Last of the Buccaneers Westerman, Percy F. [1876-1959] Illustrated by John de Walton (Book #ID 17841) Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1945 edition [First edition 1937]. 1945. Hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 223 pp. Three monochrome illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Former message to the half-title page, front end paper missing, cloth without any fading and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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Chums Magazine [Annual] No. 1,177 Volume XXIII (Book #ID 50083) Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 2 La Belle Sauvage, London April 3rd 1915. 1915. Publisher's original stapled magazine with splendid graphic full page monochrome illustration to the front cover. 12'' x 9''. Contains printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. A little tanning to the paper, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, priced One Penny to the front cover. We currently hold in stock 48 other Chums Magazines [Annual] in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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Carew of the Fourth: A School Adventure Story for Boys [The Blue Bird Series] Martin, Peter (Book #ID 18694) Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1930 edition not stated. 1930. Hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel, cameo pictorial colour onlay to upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 240 pp. Four monochrome illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Former name to front end paper. Near Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with short closed tear to foot of lower gutter, general light rubbing 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 BOYS Category |
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The Hermit Hunter of the Wilds Stables, William Gordon [1840-1910] (Book #ID 19188) Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1900 edition not stated. 1900. Hard back binding in publisher's original pebble green cloth covers, scarlet lettering and a man with his hands cupped to his mouth to spine, scarlet and black lettering and a lioness sitting in a tree to upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 224, 16 [pp]. Four monochrome illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Slightly age darkened page edges, light rubbing to cloth and in Very Good condition, spine not faded. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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Martin the Skipper A Tale For Boys and Seafaring Folk Cobb, James F. (Book #ID 19278) Published by Wells Gardner, Darton & Co., 3 Paternoster Buildings, London circa 1890 edition not stated. 1890. Hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt vignette and black lettering to spine, gilt title made from rope and an old man holding a revolver to upper panel. 8vo 8" x 5¼" 403, 6 [pp] catalogue. Monochrome illustrations, duplicate rope title and red lettering to title page. Former message inside, spine dull, page edges age darkened, cracking to lower end paper, couple of page sections proud. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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My Doggie and I Ballantyne, R. M. [1825-1894] (Book #ID 19316) Published by James Nisbet & Co., Limited 21 Berners Street, London circa 1895 [First edition 1881]. 1895. Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, sailing ship to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 201, 6 [pp] catalogue. Monochrome illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Name to front end paper, age darkening to closed page edges, general light soiling and rubbing to covers. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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Boysie [2] Cameron, Isabel (Book #ID 19401) Lutterworth Press, London and Redhill Seventh Impression. Publisher's original light beige paper covers, colour pictorial onlay to upper panel of a boy in red polo-neck jumper with his hands in his pockets. 7¼" x 5" 79 pp. Soiling to fore edge of upper panel, light foxing to end papers. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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The Outlaws Simmonds, Ralph (Book #ID 68577) Published by Cassell and Company, Ltd., London Popular Edition 1929. London 1929. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 211 printed pages of text with monochrome period art work frontispiece. 25 mm tear to the bottom rear gutter, shallow rubs to the spine ends, edges and corners, tan age spots to the end papers and closed page edges, ink message to the front free end paper and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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War In The Air [Ace Series] Helders, Major von [Pseudonym of Robert Knauss] Translated by Claud W. Sykes [Illustrated by Howard Leigh] (Book #ID 77020) Published by John Hamilton Ltd., 32 Bloomsbury Street, London Second Impression February 1935. London 1935. Hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 222 printed pages of text with 8 blue-tinted illustrated plates on coated paper. Spine ends a little soft with sun faded tips where pieces of the dust wrapper are missing, foxing to the page edges. Near Very Good condition book in Good condition art work dust wrapper with 25 mm piece of paper missing to the upper gutter and top of the front cover, closed tear with related crease lines to the top of the front cover and upper corner, not price clipped 3/6. 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 BOYS Category |
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Jo's Boys and How They Turned Out Alcott, Louisa M. [1832-1888] (Book #ID 45336) Published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York 1925. New York 1925. Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover, blue line illustrated end papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains [xii] 358 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the margins, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with light edge wear. 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 BOYS Category |
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A Day In An Iron Works [The World At Work Series] Cooke, Arthur O. (Book #ID 81485) Published by Henry Frowde, Hodder & Stoughton, London circa 1910. London circa 1910. Hard back binding in publisher's original cog wheel patterned paper covered boards, black title lettering to the spine, pictorial colour onlay and black lettering to the front cover, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 79 printed pages of text with colour plates and monochrome illustrations throughout. Paper to the spine ends worn, corners rubbed and in near Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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Tales of Captivity and Exile [Illustrated by W. B. Fortescue] (Book #ID 87096) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London First Edition 1887. 1887. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red and black illustrated cloth covers, red title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 255 [48-page illustrated publisher's catalogue] printed pages of text with 4 monochrome illustrated plates. Cloth to the spine ends frayed, corners rubbed, staining to the covers and in Poor condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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Gascoyne The Sandal-Wood Trader: A Tale of the Pacific [1] Ballantyne, R. M. [1825-1894] (Book #ID 21911) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1920 edition not stated. 1920. Hard back binding in publisher's original blind stamped green cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 252 pp. Snagging of cloth across spine tip, 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 BOYS Category |
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Gascoyne The Sandal Wood Trader: A Tale of the Pacific Ballantyne, R. M. [1825-1894] (Book #ID 22220) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1920 edition not stated. 1920. Hard back binding in publisher's original blind stamped green cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 252 pp. Prize Plate to upper paste down dated 1922 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 BOYS Category |
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In The Rocky Mountains [1] Kingston, William Henry Giles [1814-1880] (Book #ID 56983) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1910. London circa 1910. Hard back binding in publisher's original brown cloth covers, gilt title lettering and gilt art deco design to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 254 [vi] printed pages of text with 8 colour plates. Name and address 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 BOYS Category |
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The Search Party [Signed] Eddison, John (Book #ID 53416) Published by Kingfisher Books, 5 Wigmore Street, London First Edition 1960. London 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue paper covers, black title lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 89 printed pages of text. Spine ends slightly turned in. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with crease lines to the bottom of the front panel and small nicks to to the spine tips, not price clipped 4s. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'John Eddison'. 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 BOYS Category |
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Chums Magazine [Annual] No. 1,173 Volume XXIII (Book #ID 50079) Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 2 La Belle Sauvage, London March 6th 1915. 1915. Publisher's original stapled magazine with splendid graphic full page monochrome illustration to the front cover. 12'' x 9''. Contains printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. A little tanning to the paper, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, priced One Penny to the front cover. We currently hold in stock 48 other Chums Magazines [Annual] in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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Aces Up [The Ace Series] Clarke, Covington [Illustrated by Captain W. E. Johns] (Book #ID 112194) Published by John Hamilton Ltd., 32 Bloomsbury Street, London Second Printing August 1935. 1935. Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains colour frontispiece, 255 + i pp with 4 period monochrome illustrations throughout. Spotting to the page edges. Very Good condition book in variant dust wrapper with chips to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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The Mystery of Nameless Island Hunter, John (Book #ID 50678) Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1925. London 1925. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title, author lettering and illustration to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 186 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Spine ends worn, corners turned-in, without any ownership markings, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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Chums Magazine [Annual] No. 1,157 Volume XXIII (Book #ID 50063) Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 2 La Belle Sauvage, London November 14th 1914. 1914. Publisher's original stapled magazine with splendid graphic full page monochrome illustration to the front cover. 12'' x 9''. Contains printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. A little tanning to the paper, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, priced One Penny to the front cover. We currently hold in stock 48 other Chums Magazines [Annual] in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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Chums Magazine [Annual] No. 1,172 Volume XXIII (Book #ID 50078) Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 2 La Belle Sauvage, London February 27th 1915. 1915. Publisher's original stapled magazine with splendid graphic full page monochrome illustration to the front cover. 12'' x 9''. Contains printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. A little tanning to the paper, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, priced One Penny to the front cover. We currently hold in stock 48 other Chums Magazines [Annual] in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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Carey of Cobhouse Hadath, Gunby (Book #ID 93627) Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London Third Impression 1951. 1951. Hard back binding in publisher's original grass green paper covered boards, burgundy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 287 printed pages of text. Foxing to the closed upper edges, Sunday school prize label adhered to the front free end paper Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with tiny nicks to the spine ends, 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. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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Chums Magazine [Annual] No. 1,160 Volume XXIII (Book #ID 50066) Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 2 La Belle Sauvage, London December 5th 1914. 1914. Publisher's original stapled magazine with splendid graphic full page monochrome illustration to the front cover. 12'' x 9''. Contains printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. A little tanning to the paper, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, priced One Penny to the front cover. We currently hold in stock 48 other Chums Magazines [Annual] in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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Young England: An Illustrated Magazine for Boys Throughout the English Speaking World Annual Volume XVIII [Volume 18] 1897. (Book #ID 80655) Published by The Sunday School Union, London First Edition 1897. London 1897. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue illustrated cloth covers, black and gilt title lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 4to 11'' x 8''. Contains 476 [ii] printed pages of text with folding colour frontispiece, full-page and smaller monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. First story is 'Torn From its Foundations' by David Ker. Rubbing to the spine ends and corners, spine slightly age darkened, hinges still sound and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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The Boys' Special Picture and Short Story Book (Book #ID 78938) Published by E. & M. Ltd., London circa 1958. London circa 1958. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards, red pattern illustrated end papers. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 109 printed pages of text with monochrome and one colour illustrations throughout. First story is 'Shaking Hands with the Lions'. Cheap paper browning, rubs to the cover edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with rubs, creases, closed tears and chips. 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 BOYS Category |
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The Scarlet Squadron Rochester, George E. [1898-1966] Illustrated by Howard Leigh (Book #ID 65865) Published by The Ace Publishing Co. 32 Bloomsbury Street, London circa 1938 edition not stated [First Edition was 1938]. circa 1938. Hard back binding in publisher's original bottle green cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. Thick 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 222 [2 page catalogue] printed pages of text with four single-sided monochrome illustrations on coated paper by Howard Leigh. Ink name to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition Howard Leigh illustrated dust wrapper with a small piece of paper missing to the bottom of the spine affecting 'Publ' of 'Publishing' and removing 'Co' almost completely, small chips to the corners, spine colours sun faded, not price clipped 5s. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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On My Right Kenyon, James W. (Book #ID 54415) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1950. London circa 1950. Hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 221 printed pages of text. Minimal curling to the spine ends and corners, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition illustrated period artwork dust wrapper with small rubs along the edges, 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. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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The Little Regiment Parry, D. H. [Illustrated by H. M. Brock] (Book #ID 81489) Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1928. London 1928. First edition 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 oval colour illustrated onlay. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 213 printed pages of text with colour illustrated frontispiece and 3 monochrome plates. Spine ends and gutters soft with shallow rubs 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 BOYS Category |
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With the Earth Beneath (The Airman's Bookshelf) Kingsford, A. R. [Artwork by Stanley Orton Bradshaw] (Book #ID 86939) Published by John Hamilton Ltd., 32 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1936. 1936. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 211 [i] printed pages of text with 4 monochrome illustrations by Stanley Orton Bradshaw. Age tanning to the page margins. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with repaired tear down the fore edge of the front cover, small tape repairs to the corners, spine colours not faded, not price clipped 3s 6d. 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 BOYS Category |
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Ralph Wynward: A Story for Boys Elrington, H. (Book #ID 26838) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London 1904. 1904. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering and cream and black illustration to the spine and upper panel, gilt roundel to lower panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 310 pp. Monochrome frontispiece and additional title page illustration. School prize bookplate to upper paste down, light foxing to page edges and in Very Good square and clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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The Printer's Devil Bajoria, Paul [Jacket Illustration by David Frankland] (Book #ID 70516) Published by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd., 64-78 Kingsway, London First Edition 2004. London 2004. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 296 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrated headers and tailpieces. Ink name to the front free end paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0689872852 Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR BOYS Category |
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Fighting the Air Spies Sword, John (Junior) [Illustrated by A. S. Forrest] (Book #ID 92166) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1925. 1925. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, publisher's illustrated end papers. Thick 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains [viii] 320 printed pages of text with 8 full-page monochrome illustrations by A. S. Forrest on silk art paper each dated 1925. School Prize Plate inside dated 1925, just a little turning over of the cloth to the 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 BOYS Category |
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