Alliterative Anomalies for Infants and Invalids. [With coloured illustrations].

Cowie, Peter (Editor)

Published by Gay & Hancock Ltd, London, 1913

Condition: Good + Hardcover

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"A Book Containing Decorous Entertainment for General Humanity Including Jingoes Knaves Lunatics Magistrates Nincompoops Oafs Politicians Quacks Reporters Sabbatarians Teetotalers Undergraduates Viceroys Welshers Xylocephals Yahoos Zealots". Educative children's (and adult!?) book. Lots of long words! All original and all plates very good (neat repair to letter "D" page); children's signature (Barbara Snell) on browned fep and superficial crack to front gutter. Book tight and quite clean though boards rubbed especially at corners - see scans. Seems 1st edition - later published in USA. Seller Inventory # 006482

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Title: Alliterative Anomalies for Infants and ...

Publisher: Gay & Hancock Ltd, London

Publication Date: 1913

Binding: Original Illustrated Boards

Illustrator: William Hammond

Condition: Good +

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 1st Edition

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