Bernard Darwin; Elinor Darwin — Mister Tootleoo One & Two
London, The Nonesuch Press, 1932 . First edition. Hardback. A bright first edition thus of the two works 'The Tale of Mr. Tootleoo' and 'Tootleoo Two' published together as a single volume. The first edition thus, first impression of this work.With vignette monochrome illustrations throughout by Elinor Darwin.The work of Bernard Darwin, grandson of naturalist Charles Darwin.He and his wife Elinor produced a number of children's books together, including the eccentric and humorous tales about Mr. Tootleoo. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Back strip and board perimeters age toned. Bumps to spine head and tail. Rubbing to joints, resulting in loss of paper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: Elinor Darwin. Very Good .
