Dean’s Rag Book "Beasties and Birdies" No. 177 Fluffidown Cloth Book.
Language: English
Published by Dean's Rag Book Co., Ltd., England, 1914
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used





Seller: Markisons, County Kildare, Kildare, IrelandMarkisons
AbeBooks seller since July 30, 2026
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 393.43
Quantity: 1 available
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Antique 1914 Dean’s Rag Book "Beasties and Birdies" No. 177 Fluffidown Cloth Book. an incredibly rare, authentic antique 1914 children's cloth rag book titled, "Beasties and Birdies" (Issue No. 177). Published by the renowned Dean's Rag Book Co., Ltd. London, England, this historic book belongs to their iconic "Fluffidown" line. The striking, vibrant red cover features a beautifully detailed pictorial illustration of a majestic spotted dog wearing a spiked collar, illustrated by artist E.S. Berkeley. Dean's Rag Books were famously patented for being "washable, indestructible, and hygienic" for early 20th-century toddlers, making well-preserved survivors like this highly prized by collectors of juvenile literature and antique toys. This 16-page count includes both the front and back heavy fabric covers as part of the total page budget. Each page features a full-bleed, color-printed pictorial illustration showcasing different animals. Please view the photographs for more information. Registered postage. Tracking details will be forwarded to the purchaser.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Dean’s Rag Book "Beasties and Birdies" No. 177 Fluffidown Cloth Book.
- Author
- Dean's Rag Book Co., Ltd.
- Publisher
- Dean's Rag Book Co., Ltd., England
- Publication year
- 1914
- Condition
- Very good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Stanley Berkeley (often cataloged as E.S. Berkeley).
- Edition
- 1st Edition, Illustrated Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Dimensions
- 22 centimeters width by 33 centimeters height by 2 centimeters depth
Markisons
County Kildare, Kildare, Ireland
AbeBooks seller since July 30, 2026
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| Item | 8 to 15 business days | 8 to 21 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 27.47 | £ 27.47 |
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The Architecture of Memory: An Immersive Guide to the World of Rare, Antiquarian, and Fine Books. The joy of a rare book is a quiet thrill that connects you instantly to history. It begins the moment you spot a unique spine on a high shelf. Pulling it down brings a wave of wonder: the scent of old paper, the texture of handmade sheets, and the heavy weight of centuries in your palms. The true happiness is the discovery. Holding an antiquarian volume means holding a physical survivor. You trace the ink of a long-dead owner or find a pressed flower left by a reader from generations ago. It is a direct link to the human hands that shaped our world. A screen gives you words, but a rare book gives you presence and history. It reminds you that you are the temporary guardian of human thought.…
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