Chloe Preston / Somebody's Darlings

Description: Somebody's Darlings Author: Chloe Preston Title: Somebody's Darlings Publication: London: Raphael Tuck & Sons, Ltd., n.d. Description: Boards. Quarto size, [24] pp. Good +. "Somebody's Darlings" is a delightful board book for very young children, with the charming illustrations by Chloe Preston in the style of the "Peek-A-Boos". Information on Chloe Preston (1887-1969) is a bit elusive; from various online sources we gleen that she was born in Britain "in a gentrified English country environment". Her charming illustrations of the Chunkies (anthropomorphic wooden dolls) and the Peek-a-Boos have "clear simple outlines and bright colours, [and] her humorous images portray simple excursions and activities" (n.b., quotes from the web site of the Antique Print Club). ___DESCRIPTION: Glossy thick pasteboard boards with a red cloth spine, with ten thick pasteboard pages covered on both sides with glossy paper, the boards also covered wth glossy paper, onto all of which have been printed the illustrations and text; quarto size (9 7/8" by 7 1/2"), [24] pp. ___CONDITION: Overall better than good, perhaps not quite very good. The boards clean with only minor rubbing on the pastedowns, the illustrations bright, and free of prior owner markings; some overall wear to the boards most noticeable at the corners and the edges, a short tear to the top of the front joint, and some light soiling throughout; note that a prior owner attempted to hide some of the wear on the board edges by painting over the worn areas with dark brown paint; even with its faults, still a charming, solid copy. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help. Seller ID: CNJWEM108 Subject: Children and Young Adult Swan's Fine Books Walnut Creek, CA Swan's Fine Books is an open shop located in the San Francisco Bay Area. We offer quality used, collectible, and rare books in a wide variety of general interest subjects. While we specialize in illustrated books, fine press books, and Californiana, we have books in many areas. We are members of the leading bookselling organizations, including the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA. Guarantee We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described. Shipping Our books are bubble-wrapped and securely packed in cardboard, with larger books always packed in a box. Our standard shipping is via Media Mail; expedited and international shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Return Policies We cheerfully accept returns within 30 days, so long as the book(s) is/are returned in the same condition as when sent. Please give us advance notice of any book(s) you need to return, thank you.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 375 USD

Location: Walnut Creek, California

End Time: 2025-02-05T01:35:07.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5 USD