HARDBACK SHIPPED FROM THE UK* Edition: Reprint Thus.* Date of Publication: 1987 (1986)* Publisher: Chancellor Press.* Binding and cover condition: Colour illustrated laminated boards, brown title to spine and face. No bumps or rubs, minimal shelf wear. VG* Jacket condition: No dust wrapper (probably as issued). ND* Contents condition: PRIVATE COPY NOT EX-LIBRARY. Clean, crisp, tight and bright with no reading wear. Patterned end-papers, no marks to text, no visible faults. FINE.* Illustrations: 24 Colour prints and line drawings throughout.* Pages: 64 pp. text.* Description: This delightful book is a facsimile of the first edition of the Book Of Games which was published in 1889. It is without doubt one of Kate Greenaway?s finest works, combining her characteristic charm with her delicacy as an illustrator. Over seventy-five games are described, from such old favourites as ?See-Saw? and Hide-and-Seek ? to other less well-known games popular in Victorian times.* A NEAR FINE copy with NO MAJOR FAULTS. No dust jacket.*

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Bookseller: Cocksparrow Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 1846
Title: Kate Greenaway"s Book of Games
Author: Greenaway, Kate
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - F/VG+/ND
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Thus, Reprint 1986
ISBN 10: 1851520317
ISBN 13: 9781851520312
Publisher: Chancellor Press
Place of Publication: London UK 64
Date Published: 1986-01-01

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