J. H. Ewing — Jackanapes and Other Tales

London, G. Bell & Sons, 1913 . Cloth. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this is the first edition of J. H. Ewing's 'Jackanapes' to be illustrated by H. M. Brock. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. First published in the late 19th century, this is the first edition of this work to feature illustrations from British illustrator and landscape painter H. M. Brock.In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.Illustrated with eight colour plates by Brock. Collated, complete.A collection of three short stories by popular Victorian children's author, Juliana Horatia Ewing: 'Jackanapes', 'Daddy Darwin's Dovecot', and 'The Story of a Short Life&apos.Former owner's inscription to half title. In the publisher's original decorative cloth binding, with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Inscription to half title. Dust wrapper back strip age toned, with light handling marks to wraps, with minor chip to back strip head. Internally, binding lightly strained throughout. Pages bright, with instances of foxing and spotting throughout. Very Good . Ill.: H. M. Brock. Very Good/Very Good Indeed.