Various; Dr Thomas Jones; John Evans — Y Winllan: Ebrill, Mehefin, Awst

Bangor, Cyhoeddedig yn y Llyyfrfa Wesleyaidd, 1871. First edition. Cloth. A wonderful and very scarce collection of three monthly periodicals of this Welsh children's magazine, presented in a custom-made slipcase made by book collector Anthony David Estill. Very scarce, in a custom made cloth covered slipcase.Three volume set, containing Vol IV, VI, VIII of the 'New Series' from 1871.Illustrated with one full-page illustration to each of the volumes, as well as one page of sheet music.This is a lovely collection of monthly editions of the 'Y Winllan', children's magazine, also called 'The Vineyard&apos. This publication was a Welsh Wesleyan magazine for children, and appeared monthly from 1848 all the way until 1960. Vol IV includes stories such as 'Y peryglon o ddylyn cymdeithion drwg', 'Y Galon', and 'Gwlad Canaan&apos.Vol VI includes stories like 'Eilun-dduw Hindwaidd', 'Gweddi', and 'Ysmocio&apos. Vol VII includes stories like 'Cyfrif ein Dyddiau', 'Breuddwyn hynod', and 'Manion&apos. The first editor of 'Y Winllan' was Dr Thomas Johnes, before the magazine was turned over to John Evans (1840-1897) in the 1870s. Evans was a Welsh Christian minister who wrote a range of religious works and published translations of John Wesley's sermons.Written by a range of contributors includes Edward Tegla Davies and Kate Roberts.Cloth covered slipcase containing each paper issue was made by the prior owner, Anthony David Estill. Estill was a book collector who also made custom made book covers for a range of clients.Collated, complete. In the publisher's original paper wraps, in a custom made cloth slipcase. Externally, smart. Minimal edge wear with age-toning to the margins and a few spots. Slipcase is excellent with minimal bumping to the extremities. Prior owner's bookplate to front paste down of slipcase. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with age-toning to the text and scattered spots. Pages remain unopened to all volumes. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .