All-Time Tales (The Children's Classics series)

Vintage collection of 36 fairy tales & fables retold in simplified language for young children & beginning readers, in 120 pages with 57 pen-and-ink sketches + 4 full-color plates by artist Philip Lyford (1887-1950) throughout. Orig. published in 1912, this is the FIRST EDITION, First Printing, with the new Preface by the publisher (First, thus) from 1921. This 12mo (5.25" x 7.50") with tan cloth-covered boards decorated with black embossed illustrations & lettering to front & spine is in Near Fine condition, marred only by mild bumping & light soil. very clean & completely unmarked save for former owner's bookplate stamp to ffep. Binding strong & straight, hinges secure, All plates present & unfoxed, with a whisper of tanning. No DJ. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day

Product Info

Publisher: J. P. Lippincott Company

Year: 1921

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

GargoyleBooks

Address: 7525 Olive Place La Mesa, California

Website: https://www.gargoylebooks.net

Country: United States