BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Walter Cranes Toy Books No: 72) , London and New York: George Routledge and Sons.Illustrated by Crane Walter. Original Wraps. Near Good. Beautifully Illustrated book by Walter Crane from the Shilling Series. Undated, circa 1870s. 6 Pages of Text with 6 Pages of Illustrations (the 2 in the centre form one wide picture). Illustrated Original Wraps. On the back is the Publisher's List of the Shilling Series which goes up to No: 79." Printing in Colours by Kronhein & Co, Leighton Brothers, Edmund evans and Dalziel Brothers." Text and Illustrations printed on one side of the paper only. Some wear to cover, spine reinforced with black tape (see photo). Several closed marginal tears carefully repaired on the blank side with white tape. A few spots of marginal foxing and quite a bit on the text of page 6. Plates clear, colors bright. 10 1/2" Tall. (3 other books in this series available, Aladdin, The Hind in The Wood & The Frog Prince. I'm happy to give a discount on 2 or more). (Book ref. 007554 ) £ 85.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Aesop Attic Bookstore , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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