The Bright Book, Githa & Millicent Sowerby, c.1915

Description:

A charming early twentieth-century children’s book combining verse by Githa Sowerby with colour illustrations by Millicent Sowerby. Issued with colour plates throughout, the volume reflects the decorative and imaginative style associated with Edwardian and wartime-era gift books for children. An attractive example of illustrated juvenile literature of the period.

Condition:

Good Condition. Embossed pictorial cover. Binding is mostly firm. Light tanning and foxing to pages. Boards have some moderate dark markings and blemishes. Some bumping to corners. More notable chipping to spine ends.