THE STRANGE TALE OF MISS GOOSE (Marspen Series No. 16)

Published by Marks & Spencer Ltd, [London], 1917

About this Item

(Shape Books) THE STRANGE TALE OF MISS GOOSE (Marspen Series No. 16). [London]: Marks & Spencer Ltd, not after 1917; dated from another copy in the same series held by Princeton University Library containing an inscription dated 1917. FIRST EDITION. 8vo - 9-11/16" x 5-9/16". Staple bound die-cut color pictorial stiff paper wrappers with light rubbing along spine, light creasing, most visible in raking light and a rusty staple; back cover with advertisement for "'Marspen' Exclusive Series of Children's Books". [8] pp. The book tells a funny little tale of a goose that takes in laundry for a living and of course, great adventures ensue. The story, which is told in verse, is illustrated by Leigh Kidman with four full page full color drawings and four half page blue and white drawings. The condition of the book is VERY GOOD. No copies located on OCLC/WorldCat. EXCEEDINGLY RARE as are all titles in this series of shaped toy books. Seller Inventory # 000695

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE STRANGE TALE OF MISS GOOSE (Marspen ...

Publisher: Marks & Spencer Ltd, [London]

Publication Date: 1917

Binding: Soft cover

Illustrator: Kidman, Leigh

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition