E. M. Waterworth — Lady Betty&Apos;S Twins

London, S. W. Partridge and Co. Ltd , 1896. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce illustrated children's novel, with a catalogue of publisher's advertisements. The first edition of this very scarce children's novel. In the original decorative green cloth binding. Undated, dated from copies held institutionally. Illustrated throughout with plates by W. Rainey. A charming story following the misadventures of twins, Jack and Betty, in which they find themselves strayed from home and come across a fellow pair of twins who work as circus performers. The narrative is swapped between the perspectives of Jack, Betty and one of the other twins, Joey. Written by E. M. Waterworth.  With a thirty-two page catalogue of publisher's advertisements to the rear.  In the original decorative green cloth binding. Externally, smart, with slight bumping to the extremities and minor damp staining to the the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with light spotting to the endpapers. Contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: W. Rainey. Very Good .