"Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it."
— P.J. O'Rourke
The Animal Story Book.
London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1896. [Childrens illustrated] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.xiv; 400. With numerous engraved illustrations by Ford. Publisher's blue cloth with gilt titles to spine and gilt decoration to upper board, coated black endpapers, all edges gilt. Some minor spotting to first and final leaves else contents clean, joints intact, trivial shelf wear. A crisp, fine copy. Item #55379
Provenance: Laura Smith, 1897. Signature to half title (slightly bled).
Price: £275.00
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