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Lamb, C[harles] & M[ary].
Tales From Shakespeare.
Publisher: Collins, London;
Date of Publication: 1925
Stock Code: 12337
Collins Bumper Reward Series. Octavo, pp. 368. Colour frontispiece and pictorial roundel to title page. Brightly coloured pictorial paper-covered boards by Jessie M King. Wear to spine tips and corners; inner front hinge cracked but stitching still holding. Printed Sunday School presentation plate to reverse of frontispiece, with name inscribed in ink. Pp. [3]-6 (Preface) creased to extreme lower edge with associated nicks Part of the late-twenties Bumper Reward series with vivid covers designed by Glasgow Girl Jessie M. King; the series were intended to be suitable as prize presentation volumes. King (1875-1949) designed numerous book covers as well as illustrating many books throughout her career. £85.00