1929 Antique Children’s Book HC – Adventures of a Brownie – Illustrated
$ 13.2
Description
1929 Antique Children’s Book HC – Adventures of a Brownie – Illustrated. The 1929 Winston edition is beautifully illustrated with color plates and charming illustrated endpapers by Edwin J. Prittie. The Adventures of a Brownie by Dinah Maria Mulock (Mrs. Craik). A delightful addition for collectors of antique children’s books, folklore, and fairy tales. The Adventures of a Brownie by Dinah Maria Mulock (Mrs. Craik) • Publisher: The John C. Winston Company (Chicago, Philadelphia, Toronto) • Copyright: 1929 (Introduction & illustrations) • Illustrator: Edwin J. Prittie • Introduction: Elizabeth Lodor Merchant • Format: Hardcover, pictorial boards • Dimensions: ~7.5” x 5” x 1” • Weight: ~13 oz (unboxed) This vintage children’s fantasy story follows the whimsical adventures of a mischievous brownie (household elf). The 1929 Winston edition is beautifully illustrated with color plates and charming illustrated endpapers by Edwin J. Prittie. Condition: Acceptable vintage condition. Wear to covers and corners, some fraying at edges, and age toning/foxing throughout. Previous owner marks/writing inside front endpapers (see photos). Pages remain intact and readable, binding secure though aged. A delightful addition for collectors of antique children’s books, folklore, and fairy tales.
