London: Groombridge and Sons, 1860. Hardback. Good. 8vo - over 7¼ - 9¼" tall. A.F. Lydon. Octavo hardback, Probable re-issue of a book apparently first printed in 1850 This edition estimated at 1860 Hardback in Green pictorial gilt cloth with elaborated design in gold red and black on front cover and spine All edges gilt iv + 154 pages plus 2 pages of publisher's adverts. Eight tissue-guarded colour plates (Frontispiece, title page and six other plates) by A.F. Lydon. Good condition. Original owner's name and house on inside cover.

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Bookseller: Alexander's Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 082305
Title: The Little Messenger Birds or The Chimes Of The Silver Bells
Author: C.H. Butler
Illustrator: A.F. Lydon
Format/Binding: Hardback
Book Condition: Used - Good
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Groombridge and Sons
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1860
Pages: 510
Size: 8vo - over 7¼ - 9¼
Weight: 1.32 lbs
Keywords: The Little Messenger Birds. or The Chimes Of The Silver Bells; C.H. Butler; A.F. Lydon General
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Alexander's Books was founded in 1987 and initially traded as a bookshop in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The stock consists of approximately 15,000 books on most subjects, but specialises in History, Literature, Children's books and Topography with a good sprinkling of other subjects. We are a family business. At Alexander's Books we pride ourselves on providing a prompt and efficient service. The Alexander's Books Team

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