Once Upon a Time.
London and Glasgow: Blackie and Son Limited, (probably 1930's); large picture of older child reading to little ones on top board, lists of various Blackie's Books for Children on bottom board, frontis on coated paper, other full page illustrations with text on back and many black and white illustrations; 8x10.25; np. Picture book hardback.
Stories for young children, most ink drawings by Grace Lodge, lovely colour, among the artists: Caroline Hall, Anne Anderson, Marjorie Baker, Dorothy Rees, Coreen Marsh, Alan Wright.
CONDITION: Good; neat 1937 birthday inscription, no other marks, boards bright, spine worn at ends and a bit frayed at creases but spine cloth not pasted down, little scratch on girl's hair; all endpapers lightly foxed overall, front spine paper cracked and partially reglued, rear hinge paper starting, but book is tight, unwrinkled, with very occasional light margin soil, coloured illustrations in nice condition. Large book may require additional shipping. Item #21692
Price: $65.00