English Children's Books; 1600 to 1900

B. T. Batsford Ltd, London, 1985. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Illustrated. Preface to the third impression, list of illustrations, acknowledgement, introduction by author, list of illustrations and index. The text is illustrated numerous black-and-white reproductions of illustrations from books and covers. Green coloured boards with gilt coloured titles to the back strip Colour illustrated dustwrapper green coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. "In this book, Percy Muir, a leading authority on English Children's books, has written a scholarly and entertaining account of the works published for children during a period of three centuries." – from front fold over panel blurb. Softening of the back strip edges and rubbing of the top book corners and lower book edges. Some marks to the book panels. Offset tanning to the end pages. Chipping of the dustwrapper corners and back strip edges. Fading of the back strip with a 3 inch tear to the top left-hand corner of the front panel; which a previous owner has supported tape to the front edge of the dustwrapper – paper still in situ. Rubs, marks and general wear to the dustwrapper. Fourth Impression. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. [6], 7 - 255, [1] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Books on Books; Britain/UK; Children. ISBN: 0713407190. ISBN/EAN: 9780713407198. Inventory No: 0128812. . 9780713407198