TOM THE PIPER'S SON (Marspen Series No. 17)

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

About this Item

(Shape Books) TOM THE PIPER'S SON (Marspen Series No. 17). [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 - 9-1/2" 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 classic tale of the piper's son, which is told in verse, is illustrated with four full page full color drawings and four full page gray and white drawings, including a wonderful double page drawing featuring a large group consisting of cats dolls and toys, all dancing to the piper's tunes; one leaf with a short closed tear. 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 # 000696

Bibliographic Details

Title: TOM THE PIPER'S SON (Marspen Series No. 17)

Publisher: Marks & Spencer Ltd, [London]

Publication Date: 1917

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition