Laura Finlay:

Philippa's Adventures in Upsidedown Land: A Child's Story. [cover title: Philippa's Adventures in Upside Down Land].

London: Digby, Long & Co., 1898. First edition. Hardcover. [vi], 122, +16 adverts. As published, with no illustrations. Contents very clean. A few light foxing spots at pp2-14 and pp63-66. Green endpapers with floral pattern: free endpapers tanned, and front free endpaper has two early ownership names. In the original very characterful and attractive blue pictorial cloth binding, blocked in black, red, and pale ochre. Upper board very bright and fresh, pictorial spine slightly darkened and rubbed. Slight scuffs to extremities, spine ends rubbed. Takes its cue from Carroll's Alice. Extremely uncommon, and a very nice firm copy. Very Good+. Item #18980030

Price: £160.00