1993 Rare Book beautifully bound by Bayntun - Whereyouwantogoto and Other Unlikely Tales by E. Nesbitt. Illustrated.
(Description)
Author: Edith Nesbit. H.R. Millar and Claude A. Shepperson, illustrators.
Title: Whereyouwantogoto and Other Unlikely Tales.
Publisher: Boston & Bath, Barefoot Books, 1993. First Barefoot Books Edition (stated).
Language: Text in English.
Size: Small 4.5" X 3".
Pages: xiv-205 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Attractive and near fine full blue morocco leather binding finely bound by Bayntun (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare & very nice binding!
Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the 17 full-page illustrations by H.R. Millar and Claude A. Shepperson.
The book: "A 1993 edition of "Whereyouwantogoto and Other Unlikely Tales"" by Edith Nesbit, published by Barefoot Books. This edition is especially notable for its exquisite full blue morocco leather binding by Bayntun, one of the most respected binderies, enhancing its collectibility. The book is complete with 17 full-page illustrations by H.R. Millar and Claude A. Shepperson, adding visual appeal to Nesbit's enchanting stories.
Including : The Cockatoucan or Great Aunt Willoughby, Whereyouwantogoto or the Bouncible Ball, The Prince Two Mice and some Kitchen-Maids, Melisande or Long and Short Division, The Town in the Library in the Town in the Library."
The author: Edith Nesbit (1858–1924) was an English author and poet, known for her children’s literature and for being one of the first modern writers of fantasy for children. Her works, including "The Railway Children" and "Five Children and It," are celebrated for their imaginative narratives and endearing characters.
The illustrators: H.R. Millar and Claude A. Shepperson were prominent illustrators known for their work in children’s literature. Their illustrations for this collection are likely to capture the whimsical and magical essence of Nesbit’s tales.