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            With the Speedwell Patrol [2]

Taylor, Marjorie [Illustrated by Inez Topham]

(Book #ID 57758)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1943 edition not stated. London circa 1943.

Hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text with three monochrome illustrations. War economy standard note to the copyright page, spine ends and corners turned-in and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Mary Liddiard or The Missionary's Daughter; A Tale of the Pacific

Kingston, William Henry Giles [1814-1880]

(Book #ID 81006)

Published by Gall & Inglis, 25 Paternoster Square, London circa 1890. London 1890.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, black title lettering to the decorated front cover. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece illustration. Softened spine ends, yellowed spine, age darkened closed page edges, ghosting to the end papers, ink presentation message to the front free end paper dated 1890. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Belinda's Other Pony

Gervaise, Mary [Illustrated by Raynes]

(Book #ID 68121)

Published by Lutterworth Press, London and Redhill First Edition 1961. London 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, navy title block and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with colour illustrated frontispiece and monochrome illustrations throughout. Thin strip of sun bleaching to the upper edges and foot of spine. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with tiny nicks to the spine ends and corners, shallow rubs to the fore edge, 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.

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            The New Girl and Nancy

Bruce, Dorita F.

(Book #ID 83264)

Published by Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, London 1928. London 1928.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine with blind-tooled decorations to the covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 288 printed pages of text with colour period art work frontispiece. Rubs to the softened spine ends and corners, school library plate to the front paste down, ink presentation dated 1930 to the front free end paper, hinges loose and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            A Pony for Belinda

Gervaise, Mary [Illustrated by Raynes]

(Book #ID 68139)

Published by Lutterworth Press, London and Redhill First Edition 1959. London 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, navy title block and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 159 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine ends a little creased, sun bleaching to the top of the spine and front gutter where a piece of the wrapper is missing, ink name to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 15 mm piece missing to the top of the spine and upper front gutter, nicks and chips to the lower spine end and corners, not price clipped 7s 6d. 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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            Wendy of Glendorran

Coles, P. Catherine

(Book #ID 68323)

Published by Victory Press, Clapham Crescent, London Second Revised Edition 1964. London 1964.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 118 printed pages of text. Shallow rubs to the spine ends, edges and corners, School Prize label to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends, gutters and corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            That Girl Ginger

Thompson, Dora Olive

(Book #ID 68308)

Published by R. T. S. Lutterworth Press, 4 Bouverie Street, London circa 1940. London circa 1940.

Publisher's original turquoise and black card wrap covers with Cadbury's advertisement to the rear panel. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome advertisements to the inside of the front and rear covers. A few tiny rubs to the gutters and spine ends, age darkening to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition uniform dust wrapper with small chips to the upper front edge, wear to the spine ends. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Blundering Bettina; Readers Juvenile Library Series No. 14

Wynne, May [Boards Illustrated by G. Soper]

(Book #ID 58607)

Published by The Readers Library Publishing Co. Ltd., 66-66a, Great Queen Street, London Copyright Edition circa 1928. 1928.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards with 2d 'Nestle Chocolate' illustrated advertisement to the lower cover. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains 248 [iv] printed pages of text. Name and address inside the front paste down, cheap paper browning to the page edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 8 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Exile for Annis | The Boys' and Girls' Library Series

Elder, Josephine

(Book #ID 100255)

Published by Collins The Children's Press London and Glasgow circa 1958 edition not stated. 1958.

Hard back binding in publisher's original green covers with silver Children's Press device to the front and silver titles to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning, ink message inside dated 1958. Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the spine ends and corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Ponies and Mysteries

Gervaise, Mary [Illustrated by Bowe]

(Book #ID 59288)

Published by Lutterworth Press, London and Redhill First Edition 1953. London 1953.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covers, red title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel with a red illustration of a horse's head in a horseshoe. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 166 printed pages of text with colour illustrated frontispiece and monochrome illustrations throughout. Slightly age darkened spine, spine ends turned in and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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

Manners, Editha

(Book #ID 113684)

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

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

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            What Katy Did At School [4] [Foulsham's Boy and Girl Fiction Library]

Coolidge, Susan [1845-1905] Illustrations by Paul Desau [Jacket Illustration by G. W. Goss]

(Book #ID 60253)

Published by W. Foulsham & Co. Ltd., 20 & 21 Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, London Abridged Edition circa 1945. London circa 1945.

Hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 126 printed pages of text with five marvellous period art work colour plates. Spine ends and corners turned in, foxing to the edges, War Economy Standard. Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 30 mm closed tear with related creasing to the foot of the upper panel, nicks and chips to the upper edges and spine ends, not price clipped 5/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Conways of Chelwood House [Red Cord Series]

Rees, Jean A.

(Book #ID 60256)

Published by Pickering & Inglis Ltd., 29 Ludgate Hill, London First Reprinted Edition 1959. London 1959.

First reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine with black illustrated medallion of a girl playing hockey to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with colour period art work frontispiece. Minimal wear to the covers, presentation label to the front free end paper, ghosting to the end papers, a little age darkening to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with just a little wear to the upper edges, 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.

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            The First Curiosity Book for Girls; Comprising 'Jill Wants to Know' 'Doubting Thomasina' [The Wantoknow Series, 'Victory-Million' Edition]

Dennison, Dorothy

(Book #ID 60270)

Published by Paternoster Press, 11 Great James Street, Bedford Row, London Second Edition Sixth Impression June 1958. London 1958.

Hard back binding in publisher's original aquamarine paper covers, navy blue title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 61 printed pages of text. Corners turned in. Near Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition photographic dust wrapper with shallow nicks to the spine ends, rubs to the corners and gutters, 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.

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            The Cheerful Heart

Gray, Elizabeth Janet [Illustrated by Kazue Mizumura]

(Book #ID 74732)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1961. London 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original primrose cloth covers, red title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine end a little soft, Ex Library copy with label traces and ink stamp to the front end papers. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 30 mm closed tear to the upper front gutter, a little sun fading to the red of the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Girl's Stories of Great Women

Egermeier, Elsie E.

(Book #ID 60598)

Published by The Warner Press, Anderson, Indiana 1946. Indiana 1946.

Hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, green title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5''. Contains 201 printed pages of text. Lower spine end and corner turned in, a few tan age spots to the end papers, ink marking 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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            Little Karin

Edskog, Ebba [Translated by Vera Simes] Illustrated by Geoffrey Fletcher

(Book #ID 60797)

Published by The Epworth Press, 25-35 City Road, London First English Edition 1957. London 1957.

First English edition hard back binding in publisher's original coral paper covers, pale blue title and author lettering to the spine with pale blue illustration of Karin to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 142 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Minimal wear to the lower spine and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Daring of Daryl

Norling, Winifred

(Book #ID 60798)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London First Edition 1948. London 1948.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text with monochrome period art work throughout. White ring mark to the spine, spine ends and corners turned in with shallow rubs, war economy standard and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Because of Vivian

Matthewman, Phyllis

(Book #ID 60799)

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

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

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            The Feud

Hornsby, Thora E.

(Book #ID 60804)

Published by Arthur H. Stockwell Ltd., Elms Court, Torrs Park, Ilfracombe, North Devon circa 1940. London circa 1940.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel with black illustration of a school girl with a hockey stick. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 156 printed pages of text with monochrome period art work throughout. Sun fading to the red of the spine, mottling to the covers, corners turned in and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Hidden Valley Mystery | The Vicki Barr Air Stewardess Series Number 3

Wells, Helen

(Book #ID 95316)

Published by Sampson Low, Marston and Co. Ltd., St. Dunstan's House, Fetter Lane, Fleet Street, London First UK Edition 1948. 1948.

First English edition hard back binding in publisher's original cobalt blue covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, blue and white illustrated end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the spine ends and corners, 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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            Every Girl's Annual (1945)

Illustrated by W. Spence and Others

(Book #ID 108319)

Published by Juvenile Productions Ltd., 110-111 Fleet Street, London 1945. 1945.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards, burgundy cloth spine, colour illustrated end papers. Quarto. 10½'' x 8''. Contains 93 pp with colour frontispiece and over 40 monochrome illustrations throughout. First story is 'Makeshift Madcap'. Ink message inside dated 1946 and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Stanhope; A Romance of the Days of Cromwell [Nelson's Royal Libraries Two Shilling Series]

Haverfield, E. L.

(Book #ID 61250)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1915. London circa 1915.

Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated Wedgwood blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 351 printed pages of text with 4 colour plates. Just a little rubbing to the spine ends, old faint name dated 1918 to the front free end paper, without any foxing and in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Girls' Favourite Book

Josephine Elder, Marjorie Clews, C. B. Rutley [and others]

(Book #ID 62225)

Published by Collins London and Glasgow circa 1935. 1935.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards the front cover showing two girls playing in the snow. Folio 11'' x 8¼''. Contains printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and monochrome illustrations throughout. First story is 'Jill of the Fifth' by Natalie Joan. Cheap paper browning to the margins, rubbing of the paper covering to the spine ends and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Summer Term at Highlands [Illustrations by Alice Bush]

Tarrant, Elizabeth

(Book #ID 62358)

Published by Evans Brothers Ltd., Montague House, Russell Square, London First Edition 1949. London 1949.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sky blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine with black title to the upper panel. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 212 printed pages of text with monochrome period art work illustrations throughout. Shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, a few tan age spots to the end papers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Rosemary at St. Anne's

Francis, Joy [Frontispiece by Comerford Watson]

(Book #ID 72330)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1965. London circa 1965.

Hard back binding in publisher's original decorated yellow and green paper covered boards, green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 208 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrated frontispiece. Minimal wear to the covers, tan age spots to the half-title page and last page of text. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with wear to the spine ends and corners, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Every Girl's Annual (1955)

Illustrated by Roland Davies and Others [Wallace Carr, Mabel Esther Allan, Frances Cowen]

(Book #ID 108318)

Published by Juvenile Productions Ltd., 110-111 Fleet Street, London 1955. 1955.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards illustrated by G. Higham, powder blue cloth spine, brick red and white illustrated end papers. Quarto. 10½'' x 8''. Contains 96 pp with colour frontispiece and over 40 monochrome illustrations throughout. First story is 'Pharaoh's Fan' by Wallace Carr. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Rumours in the Fourth Form

Dennison, Dorothy

(Book #ID 64035)

Published by The Religious Tract Society Every Girl's Paper Office 4 Bouverie Street and 65 St. Paul's Churchyard, London circa 1925 edition not stated. London circa 1925.

Hard back binding in publisher's original dark navy cloth covers, dull gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece. Foxing to the end papers and page edges, ink name and message to the front free end paper dated 1926 and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Little Women Married

Alcott, Louisa M. [1832-1888]

(Book #ID 83344)

Published by George Routledge and Sons Ltd., Broadway House, 68-74 Carter Lane, Ludgate Hill, London circa 1930. London circa 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original leaf green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, blind to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 219 printed pages of text. Tiny rubs to the spine tips, tan age spots to some of the early pages and closed edges. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition scarce dust wrapper with chips to the spine ends and corners, crease lines to the front panel, rubs to the gutters. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Toebug [First Joanna and Jennifer Novel] [Signed]

Hinks, George [Drawings by Hally] Cover Illustration by John Chamberlain

(Book #ID 65323)

Published by Elysian Books Ltd., Cores End Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire First Edition 1997. London 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cobalt blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 133 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrated headers. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'G. Hinks'. 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 1901653005

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            Flame of Youth

Emsley, Clare

(Book #ID 79212)

Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1957. London 1957.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Age darkening and foxing to the closed page edges, softened spine ends, light marking to the spine and back cover edges, ex-Library copy with stamps and label traces to the front free end paper, small ink letter notations to the back end paper, foxing and ghosting to the end papers and some margins. Good condition book in near Fine condition period artwork dust wrapper with small chips on the corners and spine ends, minimal foxing and marking, light sun fading to the spine, not price clipped 6s 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.

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            The Bridesmaids

Brown, Pamela [Illustrated by Beetles]

(Book #ID 66030)

Published by Brockhampton Press Ltd., Market Place, Leicester First Edition 1956. Leicester 1956.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt and white oval title block to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with colour period art work frontispiece. Minimal wear to the lower edges, light foxing to the closed upper edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Splendid Book for Girls

Arthur Groom; Bertha Leonard; May Jeans; Winifred Norling; Leonora Fry; Winifred Bear and Others.

(Book #ID 108316)

Published by Birn Brothers Ltd, 37 Hertford Street, London circa 1943 edition not stated. 1943.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards, faded green cloth spine, colour illustrated end papers. Quarto. 10½'' x 8''. Contains 156 pp with colour frontispiece, monochrome illustrations throughout. First story is 'Four of a Feather' by Arthur Groom. Rubbing to the corners of the boards and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Judy Joins The Jasmines

Mumford, Elisabeth

(Book #ID 72731)

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

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

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