THE SORROWFUL ENDING OF NOODLEDOO WITH THE FORTUNES AND FATE OF HER FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS
Illustrated by Charles H. Bennett
Published by Sampson Low, Son & Marston. 1st. 1865
Almost very good condition. 16 short stories about farmyard animals; Noodledoo the hen who complained her eggs were taken away each morning, Too-Weak the piglet who wouldn't go grubbing, Goosey who was always late, and many more. Each story is accompanied by a pretty and detailed handcoloured plate. Dark red embossed cloth with gilt title and vignette to front cover. 38 pages + 2 page booklist.
The book has been restored with new red endpapers. Spine covering torn at top and tail. Corners bumped and worn. Covers bright and clean. A few small marks to front pastedown. Inscription in ink to verso of first plate with has a few small edge-tears, most repaired. Some foxing to contents but plates still bright. A very nice copy of a rare book.
Stock no. 1201598