Mr. Finch's Pet Shop
by Drummond, V.H
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Brooklyn, New York, United States
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About This Item
(London): Faber & Faber, 1953. First edition of this whimsical picture book by award-winning British illustrator Violet Hilda Drummond. The narrative follows twin Siamese kittens who are joyfully reunited after pet shop owner Mr. Finch reluctantly sells only one kitten as a birthday gift for the King. "Ah! These two sisters should never be parted!" This is London printer W.S. Cowell's file copy, "not to be taken away," with a note identifying the book as one of the titles chosen by the National Book League for inclusion in the 1954 exhibition of British book design. A fine example of a delightful book. Single volume, measuring 9.75 x 7.25 inches: 32. Original color pictorial paper boards, original unclipped color pictorial dust jacket. Color illustrations and black-and-white line drawings throughout text. Printed "File Copy" label of printer W.S. Cowell to front pastedown, with ink note: "Book Design Exhibition 1954.".
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Details
- Bookseller
- Honey & Wax Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1003761
- Title
- Mr. Finch's Pet Shop
- Author
- Drummond, V.H
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Place of Publication
- (London)
- Date Published
- 1953
- Keywords
- children, literature, illustrated, women
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Honey & Wax Booksellers
Biblio member since 2015
Brooklyn, New York
About Honey & Wax Booksellers
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