Juliana Horatia Ewing — Dandelion Clocks; the Brownies

London, Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge; G Bell and Sons, [1887]-1915. First edition. Hardback. Two lovely children's tales by Juliana Horatia Ewing, adorned with illustrations by Gordon Browne and George Cruikshank. Two Victorian tales for children by Juliana Horatia Ewing, an English children's writer; her work is notable for her sympathetic insight into the life of a child, admiration for military thing, and a reflection of her strong Anglican faith. Comprised of:'Dandelion Clocks' with illustrations by Gordon Browne and other artists. Dated via Jisc, first edition of 1887. 'The Brownies and other tales' with illustrations by George Cruikshank. A later edition of 1915. In the original publisher's boards binding, 'The Brownies' rebacked in quarter cloth binding with the original publisher's boards restored. Externally with shelf wear, rubbing and bumping to extremities of boards and spine, light chipping and loss to spine 'Dandelion Clocks' exposing binding material. Previous owner's gift inscription to front free endpaper 'Dandelion Clocks' dated 1887. Internally, binding generally firm. Light odd spotting scattered to the occasional leaf. Good . Ill.: Gordon Browne; George Cruikshank. Good .