Stanley Paul, London., 1925. First edition. Quarto. 106 pages. Twelve stories, each one introduced with a colour plate by Saida (H. Willebeek Le Mair). The title-page also carries a colour illustration. Original blue cloth lettered in gilt with the title-page design reproduced. Endpapers partially tanned. Very good indeed in very good, slightly marked and rubbed dustwrapper with several short tears at the edges.

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Bookseller: Peter Ellis bookseller (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: LEMAIRHW007192
Title: A Gallery of Children.
Author: LE MAIR, H. Willebeek (illustrates). MILNE, A.A
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Stanley Paul, London.
Date Published: 1925

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