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	Ann Hudson: Apprentice Hairdresser Baldwin, Patricia (Book #ID 2413) Published by Victory Press Ltd., Eastbourne, Sussex First edition 1963. 1963. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	Dimsie Moves Up Bruce, Dorita Fairlie [1885-1970] (Book #ID 87499) Published by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press 1939 Reprinted Edition. 1939. Hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine, large navy 'D' monogram to the front cover. Thick 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 254 printed pages of text with two tone frontispiece. Light foxing to the closed page edges. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with repaired tear down the front fore edge and front flap, chips to the spine ends. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Princess of the School Brazil, Angela [1868-1947] Illustrated by Frank Wiles (Book #ID 41008) Published by Blackie & Son Limited circa 1943 Edition not Stated but War Economy Note to the Copyright Page [First Edition 1920]. London circa 1943. Hard back binding in publisher's original light brown cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 288 pp. Four single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book, in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with 15 mm piece of paper missing to the top of the spine affecting the title, shallow rubs to the corners, short closed tear to the foot of the spine, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 14 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£16.00 Convert currency

	Pollyanna's Castle in Mexico [The Eighth Glad Book] Borton, Elizabeth [Dust Wrapper Illustrated by Harold Cue] (Book #ID 95319) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London Reprinted Edition 1951. 1951. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 286 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, red spine is always faded on this title, this is the first copy we have ever seen with a red spine, not price clipped 5/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Pollyanna's Door to Happiness Borton, Elizabeth [Illustrated by Harold Cue] (Book #ID 49470) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First UK Edition 1937. London 1937. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xii] 359 printed pages of text with four single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings, spine not faded and in Very Good clean and sound condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Rosina Copper Barne, Kitty [Marion Catherine "Kitty" Barne (17 November 1882 - 3 February 1961) was a British screenwriter and author of children's books, especially on music and musical themes. She won the 1940 Carnegie Medal for British children's books. [Illustrated by Alfons Purtscher]. (Book #ID 113872) Published by Evans Brothers Ltd., Montague House, Russell Square, London First Edition 1954. 1954. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 192 pp with 7 monochrome text illustrations throughout. Very near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubbing to the tips, not price clipped, 9s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Auntie Blodwen and The Pageant Boyes, Megan [Jacket Design by Ionicus] (Book #ID 64379) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1967. London 1967. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 143 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. A little creasing to the lower spine end, foxing to the closed page upper edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs along the edges, not price clipped 16s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	No Peace for the Prefects Breary, Nancy (Book #ID 32916) Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand London Second Edition 1947 [First Edition 1944]. London 1947. Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 216 pp. War Economy Production Standard note to the copyright page. Contemporary message to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper illustrated with three girls sitting in a tree house and looking at a girl walking below them. 25 mm piece of paper missing to the foot of the spine, closed tear to the upper fore edge and top of lower gutter, small chips to the corners, white paper to the spine slightly darkened, not price clipped 5/-, very scarce dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Valerie Trenchard's Fortune [The Wigmore Series of Prize Books] Burditt, Florence M. (Book #ID 40270) Published by C. S. S. M. 5 Wigmore Street, London circa 1941 edition not stated. London circa 1941. Hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 200 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Neat faint message to the front free end paper, corners sharp and pointed, without any foxing. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 20 mm closed tear to the upper spine edge, shallow rubs to the corners, spine not faded. Dust wrapper without any losses of the paper and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	The New Girl at Chad's Brazil, Angela [1868-1947] (Book #ID 41443) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1935 edition not stated. London circa 1935. Hard back binding in publisher's original stone grey cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel, front cover shows girl in orange blazer with are hands in her pockets. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 288 pp. Six monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine slightly sun darkened, corners sharp and pointed, square binding, no foxing and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 13 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£16.00 Convert currency

	Jenny Leads the Way Blathwayt, Jean (Book #ID 1641) Published by Lutterworth Press, London and Redhill First Edition 1958. 1958. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Illustrated. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with shallow surface rubs to spine tips and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	Nancy at St. Bride's Bruce, Dorita Fairlie [1885-1970] Illustrated by M. D. Johnston (Book #ID 44776) Published by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press First Edition 1933. London 1933. First edition hard back publisher's original cream cloth covers, black lettering and turquoise swan design to spine and upper panel. Thick 8vo 7¾'' x 5½'' 288 printed pages of text. Colour frontispiece. Foxing to the page edges and title page, name to the front free end paper, spine age tanned, small tear to the foot of the spine, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	The Luckiest Girl in the School Brazil, Angela [1868-1947] (Book #ID 47430) Published by Armada an Imprint of Collins Publishing, London First Thus Edition 1969. London 1969. Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. Ownership marking inside the front cover and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. We currently hold in stock 20 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Girls of St. Cyprian's Brazil, Angela [1868-1947] (Book #ID 47431) Published by Armada an Imprint of Collins Publishing, London First Thus Edition 1969. London 1969. Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. We currently hold in stock 20 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Carol Comes To Broadway Boylston, Helen Dore [Illustrations by Major Felten] (Book #ID 78397) Published by John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, 8 Bury Place, London First UK Edition 1945. London 1945. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original duck egg cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with full-page period art work monochrome illustrated plates throughout. Minimal wear to the spine ends, war economy standard paper. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with two small circular pieces of paper missing to the foot of the upper gutter, minimal wear to the upper edges, colours nice and bright, not price clipped 7s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£40.00 Convert currency

	Mainly About the Fourth Breary, Nancy (Book #ID 52481) Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition 1949. London 1949. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 254 printed pages of text. Remains of ex Sunday School Library paper to the front free end paper, without any other ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Omnibus of Schoolgirl Stories No. 1; The Fortunes of Philippa, For the Sake of the School, Nesta's New School Brazil, Angela [1868-1947] Jacket design by Victor G. Ambrus (Book #ID 54616) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, London First Edition 1959. London 1959. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light grey paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 319 printed pages of text, grey to the top edges. Spine ends slightly crushed, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with just a little wear to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 12/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Best Book For Girls Bessie Marchant, Edna Lake, May Wynne, Emmeline Carr [Contribute to:] (Book #ID 57467) Published by The Alexandra Publishing Co. 54 Paternoster Row, London circa 1925. London circa 1925. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour front cover of a girl holding a tennis racket under her arm, yellow cloth spine, plain grey paper to the lower cover. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and monochrome illustrations throughout. First story 'The Match with St. Kitty's by Emmeline Carr. A little fraying of the cloth to the lower spine edge, corners bumped, contents clean and sound. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	The New Girl and Nancy Bruce, Dorita F. (Book #ID 83264) Published by Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, London 1928. London 1928. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine with blind-tooled decorations to the covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 288 printed pages of text with colour period art work frontispiece. Rubs to the softened spine ends and corners, school library plate to the front paste down, ink presentation dated 1930 to the front free end paper, hinges loose and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Bridesmaids Brown, Pamela [Illustrated by Beetles] (Book #ID 66030) Published by Brockhampton Press Ltd., Market Place, Leicester First Edition 1956. Leicester 1956. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt and white oval title block to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with colour period art work frontispiece. Minimal wear to the lower edges, light foxing to the closed upper edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Angel Pig; A School Story for Girls Barnard, Marjorie C. (Book #ID 66498) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., London circa 1930. London circa 1930. Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated light tan cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel with period art work illustration from the story. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text with monochrome period art work frontispiece. A little wear to the spine ends and corners, tan age spots to the end papers and closed page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Ruth's Roses or What Some Girls Did Barter-Snow, Laura A. [Illustrated by T. W. Holgate] (Book #ID 70614) Published by S. W. Partridge & Co. Ltd., Old Bailey, London circa 1915. London circa 1915. Hard back binding in publisher's original chestnut cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine with blue, cream and black illustration to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 128 [32 Publisher's Catalogue] printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine ends and corners turned-in with tiny rubs, tan age spots to the end papers and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Chapters in the Life of Elsie Ellis Bowman, Hetty (Book #ID 78874) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., 27 Paternoster Row, London 1897. London 1897. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue grey mottled cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the colour illustrated spine and front cover, detailed patterned end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 284 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece illustration. Softened spine ends, the red of the spine sun faded, a slight waviness to the spine, age darkened closed page edges, minimal ghosting to the end papers, School prize bookplate dated 1898 to the front end paper, the spine edge of the front end paper has lifted from the book cover. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	The Nicest Girl in the School Brazil, Angela [1868-1947] Illustrated by H. L. Bacon (Book #ID 95987) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1920 edition not stated. 1920. Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated caramel cloth covers, chocolate brown lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. Thick 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 256 pp, 4 single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. Light rubbing to the spine tips, foxing to the title page, corners sharp and pointed. Very Good condition, in Good dust wrapper with tears and pieces of paper missing, not price clipped, 3/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Joan's Best Chum Brazil, Angela [1868-1947] Jacket by W. E. Wightman [Illustrations by Louis Ward] (Book #ID 85587) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1938. circa 1938. Hard back binding in publisher's original stone cloth covers, blue title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, blue dyed upper edges. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 320 printed pages of text with 4 full-page monochrome illustrations. Covers badly stained, pencil message to the front free end paper, foxing to the closed fore edges. Good condition book in near Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, some sun fading to the spine, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	The School At The Turrets Brazil, Angela [1868-1947] Illustrated by Francis E. Hiley (Book #ID 85591) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1950. circa 1950. Hard back binding in publisher's original biscuit cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, blue dyed upper edges. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 255 printed pages of text with 4 full-page monochrome illustrations. Shallow rubs to the spine ends, gutters and corners, school prize plate to the front paste down, foxing to the closed fore edges. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with small chips to the spine tips and corners, closed tears to the upper edge of the rear panel, not price clipped 5/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Pollyanna's Door to Happiness [The Ninth Glad Book] Borton, Elizabeth [Dust Wrapper Illustrated by Harold Cue] (Book #ID 95318) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London Reprinted Edition 1939. 1939. Hard back binding in publisher's original sage green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 286 printed pages of text. Very light spotting to the closed edges. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	The School by the Sea Brazil, Angela [1868-1947] Illustrated by John Campbell (Book #ID 100271) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1921. 1921. Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated blue cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. Thick 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 256 pp, colour frontispiece, 4 single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. Light rubbing to the spine tips, partially removed prize plate from the front paste down dated 1921 and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the STORIES FOR GIRLS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

Ann Hudson: Apprentice Hairdresser

Baldwin, Patricia

(Book #ID 2413)

Published by Victory Press Ltd., Eastbourne, Sussex First edition 1963. 1963.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dimsie Moves Up

Bruce, Dorita Fairlie [1885-1970]

(Book #ID 87499)

Published by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press 1939 Reprinted Edition. 1939.

Hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine, large navy 'D' monogram to the front cover. Thick 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 254 printed pages of text with two tone frontispiece. Light foxing to the closed page edges. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with repaired tear down the front fore edge and front flap, chips to the spine ends. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Princess of the School

Brazil, Angela [1868-1947] Illustrated by Frank Wiles

(Book #ID 41008)

Published by Blackie & Son Limited circa 1943 Edition not Stated but War Economy Note to the Copyright Page [First Edition 1920]. London circa 1943.

Hard back binding in publisher's original light brown cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 288 pp. Four single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book, in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with 15 mm piece of paper missing to the top of the spine affecting the title, shallow rubs to the corners, short closed tear to the foot of the spine, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 14 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Pollyanna's Castle in Mexico [The Eighth Glad Book]

Borton, Elizabeth [Dust Wrapper Illustrated by Harold Cue]

(Book #ID 95319)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London Reprinted Edition 1951. 1951.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 286 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, red spine is always faded on this title, this is the first copy we have ever seen with a red spine, not price clipped 5/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Pollyanna's Door to Happiness

Borton, Elizabeth [Illustrated by Harold Cue]

(Book #ID 49470)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First UK Edition 1937. London 1937.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xii] 359 printed pages of text with four single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings, spine not faded and in Very Good clean and sound condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Rosina Copper

Barne, Kitty [Marion Catherine "Kitty" Barne (17 November 1882 - 3 February 1961) was a British screenwriter and author of children's books, especially on music and musical themes. She won the 1940 Carnegie Medal for British children's books. [Illustrated by Alfons Purtscher].

(Book #ID 113872)

Published by Evans Brothers Ltd., Montague House, Russell Square, London First Edition 1954. 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 192 pp with 7 monochrome text illustrations throughout. Very near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubbing to the tips, not price clipped, 9s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Auntie Blodwen and The Pageant

Boyes, Megan [Jacket Design by Ionicus]

(Book #ID 64379)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1967. London 1967.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 143 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. A little creasing to the lower spine end, foxing to the closed page upper edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs along the edges, not price clipped 16s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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No Peace for the Prefects

Breary, Nancy

(Book #ID 32916)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand London Second Edition 1947 [First Edition 1944]. London 1947.

Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 216 pp. War Economy Production Standard note to the copyright page. Contemporary message to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper illustrated with three girls sitting in a tree house and looking at a girl walking below them. 25 mm piece of paper missing to the foot of the spine, closed tear to the upper fore edge and top of lower gutter, small chips to the corners, white paper to the spine slightly darkened, not price clipped 5/-, very scarce dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Valerie Trenchard's Fortune [The Wigmore Series of Prize Books]

Burditt, Florence M.

(Book #ID 40270)

Published by C. S. S. M. 5 Wigmore Street, London circa 1941 edition not stated. London circa 1941.

Hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 200 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Neat faint message to the front free end paper, corners sharp and pointed, without any foxing. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 20 mm closed tear to the upper spine edge, shallow rubs to the corners, spine not faded. Dust wrapper without any losses of the paper and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The New Girl at Chad's

Brazil, Angela [1868-1947]

(Book #ID 41443)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1935 edition not stated. London circa 1935.

Hard back binding in publisher's original stone grey cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel, front cover shows girl in orange blazer with are hands in her pockets. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 288 pp. Six monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine slightly sun darkened, corners sharp and pointed, square binding, no foxing and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 13 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jenny Leads the Way

Blathwayt, Jean

(Book #ID 1641)

Published by Lutterworth Press, London and Redhill First Edition 1958. 1958.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Illustrated. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with shallow surface rubs to spine tips and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Nancy at St. Bride's

Bruce, Dorita Fairlie [1885-1970] Illustrated by M. D. Johnston

(Book #ID 44776)

Published by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press First Edition 1933. London 1933.

First edition hard back publisher's original cream cloth covers, black lettering and turquoise swan design to spine and upper panel. Thick 8vo 7¾'' x 5½'' 288 printed pages of text. Colour frontispiece. Foxing to the page edges and title page, name to the front free end paper, spine age tanned, small tear to the foot of the spine, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Luckiest Girl in the School

Brazil, Angela [1868-1947]

(Book #ID 47430)

Published by Armada an Imprint of Collins Publishing, London First Thus Edition 1969. London 1969.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. Ownership marking inside the front cover and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. We currently hold in stock 20 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Girls of St. Cyprian's

Brazil, Angela [1868-1947]

(Book #ID 47431)

Published by Armada an Imprint of Collins Publishing, London First Thus Edition 1969. London 1969.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. We currently hold in stock 20 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Carol Comes To Broadway

Boylston, Helen Dore [Illustrations by Major Felten]

(Book #ID 78397)

Published by John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, 8 Bury Place, London First UK Edition 1945. London 1945.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original duck egg cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with full-page period art work monochrome illustrated plates throughout. Minimal wear to the spine ends, war economy standard paper. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with two small circular pieces of paper missing to the foot of the upper gutter, minimal wear to the upper edges, colours nice and bright, not price clipped 7s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mainly About the Fourth

Breary, Nancy

(Book #ID 52481)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition 1949. London 1949.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 254 printed pages of text. Remains of ex Sunday School Library paper to the front free end paper, without any other ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Omnibus of Schoolgirl Stories No. 1; The Fortunes of Philippa, For the Sake of the School, Nesta's New School

Brazil, Angela [1868-1947] Jacket design by Victor G. Ambrus

(Book #ID 54616)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, London First Edition 1959. London 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light grey paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 319 printed pages of text, grey to the top edges. Spine ends slightly crushed, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with just a little wear to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 12/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Best Book For Girls

Bessie Marchant, Edna Lake, May Wynne, Emmeline Carr [Contribute to:]

(Book #ID 57467)

Published by The Alexandra Publishing Co. 54 Paternoster Row, London circa 1925. London circa 1925.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour front cover of a girl holding a tennis racket under her arm, yellow cloth spine, plain grey paper to the lower cover. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains printed pages of text with colour frontispiece and monochrome illustrations throughout. First story 'The Match with St. Kitty's by Emmeline Carr. A little fraying of the cloth to the lower spine edge, corners bumped, contents clean and sound. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The New Girl and Nancy

Bruce, Dorita F.

(Book #ID 83264)

Published by Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, London 1928. London 1928.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine with blind-tooled decorations to the covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 288 printed pages of text with colour period art work frontispiece. Rubs to the softened spine ends and corners, school library plate to the front paste down, ink presentation dated 1930 to the front free end paper, hinges loose and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Bridesmaids

Brown, Pamela [Illustrated by Beetles]

(Book #ID 66030)

Published by Brockhampton Press Ltd., Market Place, Leicester First Edition 1956. Leicester 1956.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt and white oval title block to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with colour period art work frontispiece. Minimal wear to the lower edges, light foxing to the closed upper edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Angel Pig; A School Story for Girls

Barnard, Marjorie C.

(Book #ID 66498)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., London circa 1930. London circa 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated light tan cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel with period art work illustration from the story. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text with monochrome period art work frontispiece. A little wear to the spine ends and corners, tan age spots to the end papers and closed page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ruth's Roses or What Some Girls Did

Barter-Snow, Laura A. [Illustrated by T. W. Holgate]

(Book #ID 70614)

Published by S. W. Partridge & Co. Ltd., Old Bailey, London circa 1915. London circa 1915.

Hard back binding in publisher's original chestnut cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine with blue, cream and black illustration to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 128 [32 Publisher's Catalogue] printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine ends and corners turned-in with tiny rubs, tan age spots to the end papers and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Chapters in the Life of Elsie Ellis

Bowman, Hetty

(Book #ID 78874)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., 27 Paternoster Row, London 1897. London 1897.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue grey mottled cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the colour illustrated spine and front cover, detailed patterned end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 284 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece illustration. Softened spine ends, the red of the spine sun faded, a slight waviness to the spine, age darkened closed page edges, minimal ghosting to the end papers, School prize bookplate dated 1898 to the front end paper, the spine edge of the front end paper has lifted from the book cover. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Nicest Girl in the School

Brazil, Angela [1868-1947] Illustrated by H. L. Bacon

(Book #ID 95987)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1920 edition not stated. 1920.

Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated caramel cloth covers, chocolate brown lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. Thick 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 256 pp, 4 single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. Light rubbing to the spine tips, foxing to the title page, corners sharp and pointed. Very Good condition, in Good dust wrapper with tears and pieces of paper missing, not price clipped, 3/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Joan's Best Chum

Brazil, Angela [1868-1947] Jacket by W. E. Wightman [Illustrations by Louis Ward]

(Book #ID 85587)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1938. circa 1938.

Hard back binding in publisher's original stone cloth covers, blue title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, blue dyed upper edges. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 320 printed pages of text with 4 full-page monochrome illustrations. Covers badly stained, pencil message to the front free end paper, foxing to the closed fore edges. Good condition book in near Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, some sun fading to the spine, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The School At The Turrets

Brazil, Angela [1868-1947] Illustrated by Francis E. Hiley

(Book #ID 85591)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1950. circa 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original biscuit cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, blue dyed upper edges. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 255 printed pages of text with 4 full-page monochrome illustrations. Shallow rubs to the spine ends, gutters and corners, school prize plate to the front paste down, foxing to the closed fore edges. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with small chips to the spine tips and corners, closed tears to the upper edge of the rear panel, not price clipped 5/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Pollyanna's Door to Happiness [The Ninth Glad Book]

Borton, Elizabeth [Dust Wrapper Illustrated by Harold Cue]

(Book #ID 95318)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London Reprinted Edition 1939. 1939.

Hard back binding in publisher's original sage green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 286 printed pages of text. Very light spotting to the closed edges. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The School by the Sea

Brazil, Angela [1868-1947] Illustrated by John Campbell

(Book #ID 100271)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1921. 1921.

Hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated blue cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. Thick 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 256 pp, colour frontispiece, 4 single-sided monochrome illustrations throughout. Light rubbing to the spine tips, partially removed prize plate from the front paste down dated 1921 and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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