Time for a Tale: A Collection of Nursery Stories and Fairy Tales
Language: English
Published by Brimax Books, Cambridge, England, 1975
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Timeless Books, Luton, Bedfordshi, United KingdomTimeless Books
AbeBooks seller since March 10, 2026
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 30.00
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Time for a Tale: A Collection of Nursery Stories and Fairy Tales Lucy Kincaid (retold by) Illustrated by Elizabeth Woodhouse and Gerry Embleton Brimax Books, Cambridge, England, 1975 First Edition / Early Printing ISBN: 0-900195-21-5 / 9780900195211 Hardcover, approx. 80 pages, large format (approx. 28-30 cm tall) Condition: Very Good This is a solid, well-preserved copy of this charming 1970s Brimax children's classic. The binding is tight and square with no loose pages. The illustrated boards show light shelf wear consistent with age and careful use: minor rubbing to edges and corners, a few faint surface marks/scuffs, and slight bumping. The spine is intact with bright titling. Internals are clean and bright overall — pages are free of major tears, significant foxing, or heavy soiling. No inscriptions or writing. All color illustrations remain vivid and intact. A lovely survivor of a beloved vintage children's book. Description & Highlights A beautifully illustrated treasury of timeless nursery stories and fairy tales, perfect for bedtime reading or introducing young readers to the classics. This large-format hardcover features vibrant, full-page and double-page color illustrations throughout by Elizabeth Woodhouse and Gerry Embleton, known for their whimsical, detailed, and enchanting artwork that captures the magic of these stories. The book opens with a delightful title page featuring an elf-like scribe amid stacks of books, and includes ornate decorative borders, endpapers with intricate woodland/fantasy scenes, and high-quality glossy pages that showcase the rich, colorful artwork. The front cover depicts a jolly storyteller in a red cape reading to a group of fairy-tale characters under a tree; the back cover shows a magical forest landscape with a castle, elves, animals, and more whimsical details. This 1975 Brimax edition is particularly sought after by collectors of vintage children's illustrated books, fans of Kincaid/Embleton/Woodhouse collaborations, and those looking for high-quality 1970s fairy tale collections. Brimax Books produced some of the most visually appealing children's editions of the era, and this title stands out for its generous illustrations and sturdy construction. A wonderful addition to any children's book collection or a perfect gift for a young reader who loves classic tales brought to life with gorgeous artwork. This edition captures the golden age of illustrated storybooks and remains as enchanting today as when it was first published.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Time for a Tale: A Collection of Nursery Stories and Fairy Tales
- Author
- Lucy Kincaid (retold by)
- Publisher
- Brimax Books, Cambridge, England
- Publication year
- 1975
- Condition
- Very good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0900195215
- ISBN 13
- 9780900195211
- Illustrator
- Elizabeth Woodhouse, Gerry Embleton
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 580.8 grams
- Dimensions
- 22.2 centimeters width by 27.7 centimeters height by 1.5 centimeters depth
- Seller catalogs
- Children's literature
Timeless Books
Luton, Bedfordshi, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since March 10, 2026
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