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1897 The Surprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those Of General Napoleon Smith An Improving History For Old Boys, Young Boys, Good Boys, Bad Boys, Big Boys, Little Boys, Cow Boys And Tom Boys
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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 green cloth binding. Includes gilt to top fore edge.
With a frontispiece, illustrated title page, and an abundance of in text illustrations throughout.
This children's novel by Scottish novelist Samuel Rutherford Crockett in the late 19th century follows the tale of young General Napoleon Smith and his imaginative sibling Priscilla, alongside their companion Sir Toady Lion, as they explore childhood escapades that intertwine the fantastic with every day challenges of boyhood mischief.
The work is a blend of humor and whimsy that navigates courage, creativity and the nature of childhood.
Condition
In publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine and corners of boards. Slight rubbing to joints and the odd mark to boards. Previous owner's book plate to rear paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are clean and bright with light spotting, most significant to the front. Ink inscriptions to the front of the work.
Very Good
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