The Tale of Mr. Tootleoo.
by [NONESUCH PRESS]; DARWIN, Bernard & Elinor
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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About This Item
London, The Nonesuch Press, [1925]. . First edition, first impression; oblong 4to; 22 full-page colour plates by Elinor Darwin, light toning to leaves, very occasional creasing; original brown pictorial boards printed in red, red blindstamped roundel to front cover, light wear to spine ends, corners slightly rubbed, some marks to boards, otherwise a very good copy.
First edition of the first Mr. Tootleoo book. Bernard Darwin (1876-1961) was the grandson of the naturalist Charles Darwin. He collaborated with his wife on their children's books, with Bernard providing the text, and Elinor the illustrations.
Dreyfus 27.
First edition of the first Mr. Tootleoo book. Bernard Darwin (1876-1961) was the grandson of the naturalist Charles Darwin. He collaborated with his wife on their children's books, with Bernard providing the text, and Elinor the illustrations.
Dreyfus 27.
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- Bookseller
- Shapero Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 107962
- Title
- The Tale of Mr. Tootleoo.
- Author
- [NONESUCH PRESS]; DARWIN, Bernard & Elinor
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- London, The Nonesuch Press, [1925].
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