{"product_id":"1860-rare-first-edition-the-nine-lives-of-a-cat-illustrated-by-charles-bennett-1","title":"1860 Rare First Edition-The Nine Lives of a Cat, illustrated by Charles Bennett","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCharles Bennett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Illustrated by the author. \u003cbr data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"182\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"226\"\u003eThe Nine Lives of a Cat: A Tale of Wonder\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"244\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGriffith and Farran\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, 1860. First Edition.\u003cbr data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"328\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"348\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"357\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5\" x 5.5\".\u003cbr data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"383\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpaginated, with publisher’s catalogue at rear.\u003cbr data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"435\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"447\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good original decorative cloth binding, gilt-stamped with central cat vignette (hinges fine, upper and lower spine ends worn, lightly chipped and scuffed as shown) under a protective, removable mylar cover.\u003cbr data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"616\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"628\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good content (with light foxing and occasional staining throughout, inner joint of the first endpaper worn but still tight, early ownership inscription dated 1863 - as shown).\u003cbr data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Profusely illustrated throughout with the whimsical and inventive drawings by Charles Bennett.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"938\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD $350–500).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eA charming and imaginative Victorian children’s book, \u003cem data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eThe Nine Lives of a Cat\u003c\/em\u003e follows the fanciful adventures of a cat through its successive lives, blending humor, morality, and surreal invention. First published in 1860, this work stands as one of the earliest and most creative examples of illustrated juvenile fantasy, anticipating the playful absurdity later found in works like \u003cem data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eAlice in Wonderland\u003c\/em\u003e. The lively illustrations, integral to the narrative, showcase Bennett’s originality and wit, making this a delightful and increasingly collectible early children’s classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eThe author and illustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCharles Bennett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (1828–1867) was a British artist and writer known for his imaginative children’s books and distinctive illustrative style. Though his career was brief, his work had a lasting influence on Victorian illustration and early fantasy literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48303807496441,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260420cat_01.jpg?v=1776685802","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1860-rare-first-edition-the-nine-lives-of-a-cat-illustrated-by-charles-bennett-1","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}