Bernard Darwin — Tootleoo Two

London, The Nonesuch Press, 1927 . First edition. Hardback. The first edition of the second of Bernard Darwin's Mr. Tootleoo children's work, illustrated with colour plates by Elinor Darwin, the author's wife. The first edition, first impression of this charming children's work.Illustrated with twenty full page colour plates by Elinor Darwin. Collated, complete.The work of Bernard Darwin, grandson of naturalist Charles Darwin.He and his wife Elinor produced a number of children's books together, including this eccentric and humorous tale about Mr. Tootleoo. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Back strip age toned, with bumping to back strip head and tail. Board perimeters a touch age toned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Elinor Darwin. Very Good Indeed .