Hilary Stebbing — Living Animals

London, Cassell & Company, Limited, 1954. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition of this very scarce collection of interesting guides on animals for children, with illustrations throughout. First edition. Very scarce work. Illustrated with numerous colour and black-and white images throughout, many of which are full-page. A collection of drawings and facts about different animals, with general information for children to learn about these fascinating creatures. With chapters on primates, rodents, cats, bears, whales, elephants, sloths, and much more. Written and illustrated by Hilary Stebbing, an English artist, illustrator and children's author. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine with the odd small mark to the boards. Original unclipped dust wrapper is sound with light wear and chipping to the extremities. Small closed tears to the panel edges with a 2" closed tear to the front panel resulting in creasing. 3" closed tear to the rear panel has been repaired with tape. Light sunning to the spine with the odd mark to the panels. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. Light age toning to the endpapers. Very Good . Ill.: Hilary Stebbing. Very Good/Good.