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1895 The Red True Story Book
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Description
Decorative Binding, First Edition, Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding
The first edition of the work.
In publisher's original decorative red cloth binding, with gilt to fore edge.
Includes an illustrated title page, 18 full page plates, and further in text illustrations. Collated, complete.
A collection of historical narratives aimed at children, presenting a variety of tales from history, depicting dramatic events and figures such as Joan of Arc and Major Wilson's last fight in Matabeleland. Designed to be both educational and entertaining, this work immerses young readers in significant moments in time, introducing them to prominent historical figures.
Edited by Scottish poet, novelist and literary critic Andrew Lang, known as a collector of folk and fairy tales.
Condition
In publisher's original red cloth binding. Externally, smart. Fading to spine, with bumping to head and tail, resulting in splitting of cloth. Significant mark to rear board, with damp staining to front board and the odd mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with mark and damp stain until p. xii. Ink inscription to half title page. Light age toning towards the front and rear of the work.
Good
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