J. Ellis Williams — Haf a&Apos;I Ffrindiau
Wrexham, Hughes a'i Fab, 1929-30. Cloth. A scarce three volume collection of children's fiction in Welsh, describing the adventures of Summer and friends by John Ellis Williams, illustrated throughout. Titled 'Summer and Friends', this is a charming work detailing their adventures across three volumes.In the Welsh language.Written by John Ellis Williams (1901-1975), a Welsh writer. Ellis Williams wrote this three volume collection as well as another later work for children titled 'The Story of Mops&apos. He was also a pioneer of Welsh-language detective novels, penning two series of five volumes. Illustrated throughout.A scarce set of Welsh children's fiction dating to 1930. In a quarter cloth binding. Externally generally smart, with a few marks to the board, which has a little loss to the corner of volume II and a stain to volume III besides the odd mark. A few faded inscriptions by children, as well as stickers to the pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean. Good . Ill.: J. Ellis Williams. Good .