![]() | Title: Surprising Pictures for Little Folk Author: Ernest Nister Illustrator: Ernest Nister Year: 1986 (First Edition) Binding: Hardback Publisher: Collins ISBN: 0001385720 ISBN-13: 9780001385276 Remarks: 1st British edition; inscribed Book Condition: Good/Very Good Jacket Condition: N/A
Description:
"Charming Victorian children frolic at the seashore and delight in the summer sun in this
magical book of surprising transformations. Exquisitely reproduced from rare antique
originals first published at the end of the 19th century by Ernest Nister of London, this
book features the touching verses and unique full-colour revolving pictures of the earlier
volumes."
Glazed pictorial boards are lightly scratched. Spine and corners bumped. Slight damage where the former meets the rear board. Rear cover is creased diagonally near the lower edge. Neat gift inscription in black ink on the front pastedown. Otherwise the pages are in very good overall condition. All revolving pictures are in excellent condition and full working order. Measures 23.5 cm × 22 cm (9.4″ × 8.8″). Oversize 8vo. Unpaginated. Price: £15.00 |