London: The Nonesuch Press [1925]. Oblong 4to. n.d. [1925] . unnumbered. 45 leaves, including 22 splendid full page colour illustrations. In the original light brown paper cover boards, with red decoration to the spine and corners, and a large blind stamped red medallion of 'Mr Tootleoo and the cockyolly birds' ' six shillings'. The head and tail of the spine have been crushed with a little loss, and there is a general overall toning. However, this is a very good copy of an uncommon title. Bernard Darwin was grandson of Charles Darwin; he was a golf writer and good amateur golfer. . Very Good. Paper Covered Boards. First Edition. 1925.

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Bookseller: Foster Books - Stephen Foster, ABA, ILAB, PBFA (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 5389
Title: The Tale of Mr. Tootleoo
Author: Darwin, Bernard & Elinor
Format/Binding: Paper Covered Boards
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Nonesuch Press [1925]
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1925
Size: Oblong 4to.
Keywords: Bernard Darwin,Tootleoo
Bookseller catalogs: Illustrated; Children's;

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