![]() | Title: Odhams Encyclopaedia for Children Author: J.A. Lauwerys, R.W. Moore, Brian Vesey-Fitzgerald, et al. Illustrator: Lilian Buchanan, Geoffrey Whittam, et al. Year: 1957 (First Edition) Binding: Hardback Publisher: Carnival Remarks: c.1957; gift inscription Book Condition: Good/Very Good Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Description:
A very scarce and beautiful encyclopædia which covers all aspects of the natural
and industrial world and, more importantly, opens a fascinating window into how the
world looked like in the late 1950s. It is split into the following sections:
Illustrated throughout with stunning b&w, two-tone monochrome, and full-colour drawings. Endpapers and pastedowns depict children of various ethnicities wearing traditional attire – though Irish readers are likely to be offended by the ragamuffin with a crazed look who is supposed to represent the children of their country!! Blind-stamped burgundy morocco boards with gilt text on spine. Corners lightly bumped. Dedication in blue ink on title page. One or two pages have some negligible grubby marks from handling and a jot or two of foxing, but are in otherwise excellent condition. Measures 30 cm × 22.5 cm (12″ × 9″). Large 4to. 384 pp. (SOLD) |