1900-1902 Penelope's English Experiences (1900) Penelope's Experiences in Scotland (1900) Penelope's Irish Experiences (1902)

Description

Decorative Binding, Early Edition, Illustrated

A set of three, each in the publisher's original green cloth binding with gilt detailing to the front cover and to the spine.

This set is comprised of the eighth and first illustrated edition of Penelope's English Experiences (1900), the ninth and first illustrated edition of Penelope's Experiences in Scotland (1900), and the eighth and first illustrated edition of Penelope's Irish Experiences (1902).

With illustrations throughout by English artist, Charles E. Brock.

These three works are presented as humorous travelogues written from the perspective of the fictional character Penelope Hamilton as she travels to Great Britain and Ireland. They were intended as novels for youth.

Charming gilt decorations to the front covers and spines, with clover leaves surrounding the Irish edition, and thistles and roses to 'England' and 'Scotland.' 

With a list of novels published by Gay and Bird advertised to the rear of each volume.