1884-7 2vols Daddy Darwin's Dovecot Dandelion Clocks J. H. Ewing Illus

Description: Click here to see our other books! Daddy Darwin's Dovecot Dandelion Clocks and Other Tales Juliana Horatia Ewing 1884-7 Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge : London 8.5" by 6.5" [4], 5-52; [6], 7-55, [1pp] SUMMARY Two beautiful children's stories by Juliana Horatia Ewing, illustrated throughout by the likes of Randolph Caldecott and Gordon Browne. Colour Plates,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION Two charming Victorian children's works by Juliana Horatia Ewing.'Daddy Darwin's Dovecot', a country tale, undated, dated 1884 from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, illustrated title page, and in-text illustrations throughout. Illustrated by Randolph Caldecott.'Dandelion Clocks and Other Tales', undated, dated 1887 from Jisc from a copy held at the University of Oxford Libraries. Illustrated with a monochrome frontispiece, illustrated title page, and in-text illustrations throughout. Illustrated by Gordon Browne and others. One page of publisher's adverts to the rear.Written by Juliana Horatia Ewing, a popular writer of children's stories. She wrote sympathetic works for children, often morally guiding them.Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper of 'Dandelion Clocks'. CONDITION In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart. Light marks and discolouration to the boards and spine. Some loss of paper to the spines and joints. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities. Front hinge of 'Daddy Darwin's Dovecot' is starting but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper of 'Dandelion Clocks'. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with just a few light spots. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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