By H. B. [Hilaire Belloc]

Published: London Edward Arnold

Size: 8.5" by 6.5" Pagination: 63pp

The first edition of this satirical-take on the Alphabet Song written by Hilaire Belloc.

By H. B. [Hilaire Belloc]

1899 A Moral Alphabet: In Words of From One to Seven Syllables

Name: 1899 A Moral Alphabet: In Words of From One to Seven Syllables
SKU: 983Y2
Price: 125 GBP
Availability: InStock

Published: London Edward Arnold

Size: 8.5" by 6.5" Pagination: 63pp

The first edition of this satirical-take on the Alphabet Song written by Hilaire Belloc.

£125.00

weight: 0.5kgs / stock code: 983Y2

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Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

First edition.

In the original quarter cloth binding.

'A Moral Alphabet' is a humorous A-Z romp for children and adults written by versatile French-English writer, Hilaire Belloc. His other comic verse for children include the widely sold Cautionary Tales for Children and The Bad Child's Book of Beasts.

Charmingly illustrated throughout by 'B. B.' or Basil Blackwood.

Condition

In the original quarter cloth binding. Externally, with discolouration to the spine and heavy marks to the boards. With rubbing to the board corners. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, with offsetting to the endpapers. Contemporary ink inscription and ink impression to the front free endpaper.

Overall: Very Good

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