A rare Victorian antique curio: a miniature faux book secret case in gilt metal, with painted tole book covers designed to resemble leather and simulated gilded page edges. DIMENSION: 8.3cm x 6.7cm (3 1/4″ x 2 5/8″), thickness 1.9cm (3/4), approx. CONDITION : Good condition, with only minor age-related wear. PEACE OF MIND GUARANTEE. We only sell genuine vintage and antiques.
A rare Victorian antique curio: a miniature faux book secret case in gilt metal, with painted tole book covers designed to resemble leather and simulated gilded page edges. DIMENSION: 8.3cm x 6.7cm (3 1/4″ x 2 5/8″), thickness 1.9cm (3/4), approx. CONDITION : Good condition, with only minor age-related wear. PEACE OF MIND GUARANTEE. We only sell genuine vintage and antiques.
The Little White Horse, Elizabeth Goudge, Illus C. Walter Hodges, Coward McCann Inc, 1947. Key feature: The original dustjacket is beautiful – and very rare! For sale is the incredible’The Little White Horse’ by Elizabeth Goudge. This was one of her rare forays into Children’s literature – a true fairy tale style work. This beautiful American first edition retains the stunning original dustjacket. The jacket bears an amazing original sticker stating this book as an’Honor Book’. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this is a rare find. In Good Plus Condition. See photos for accurate description. Dustjacket largely complete – has some small losses, some weakening in place. Attractive but with ageing. Covers bright, hinges showing a little wear. Good inside with antique ex libris sticker. Largely very nice inside – a strong copy in all. This item is in the category “Books, Comics & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectable”. The seller is “cv00030″ and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.
