1925? THE MERRY LAUGHTER BOOK - Appleton, Petherick etc

Description: The Merry Laughter Book, no author or illustrator credited. Published by Blackie and Son Limited. No date, but probably 1925 - it has a 1927 inscription. Color illustrated paper covered boards have a tan cloth spine. There is light soil to front, plain back is clean. There is almost no wear. Corners are sharp. They are currently wrapped in removable plastic for protection. Inside front cover has a full color illustration. Title page is marred by two blue marker scribbles. The rest of the pages have only minor soiling in margins. There are no tears. There is a gift inscription on the reverse of the title page in the presentation box, no other writing. All seven full page, full color illustrations (plus the inside cover) are present. There are also b&w drawings scattered throughout. This is a collection of short stores. Proud Claribelle is a haughty doll. The Interesting Invalid is a story about a little girl who broke her tooth. The Fairy Chest is a poem, The Fairy Housemaid is about a fairy who visits a dollhouse, and there are plenty more. The illustrators are also varied. There are color pages by Madge Sydney, Honor C. Appleton, Rosa C. Petherick, Peter Fraser and more. B&w are by Elsie Blomfield, Ethel K. Burgess, E. Dorothy Rees and more. Very scarce. Overall condition is Very Good or better All my books are as described. If I go too far in describing minor flaws, it's because I want you, the buyer, to be satisfied that you'll get no nasty surprises. Please check my feedback to assure yourself that you'll speedily get the book that is described. A happy customer comes back! International buyers, please contact me prior to payment to verify shipping cost. Depending on many variables, such as location and size, prices may vary, both higher and lower. For all buyers - I can ship the way which best fits your needs, so contact me if you would prefer a different method. Check out my ebay store - buythebookhere for all manner of scarce and interesting books and collectibles! Why have the ordinary, when you can have the extraordinary?! International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

Price: 39.99 USD

Location: Boiling Springs, South Carolina

End Time: 2024-02-18T16:30:24.000Z

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