Lot #249: 1967 Little Wide-Awake Hardcover by Leonard de Vries

Little Wide-Awake: An Anthology of Victorian Children’s Books and Periodicals Selected by Leonard de Vries Arthur Barker Limited, London Copyright 1967 Step back into the enchanting world of Victorian childhood with Little Wide-Awake, a beautifully curated anthology selected by Leonard de Vries. First published in 1967, this charming hardcover volume brings together a delightful collection of stories, poems, illustrations, and excerpts from 19th-century children’s books and periodicals, showcasing the imagination, values, and artistry of the Victorian era. Richly illustrated throughout with original black-and-white engravings and full-colour artwork reproduced from rare publications, this collectible edition offers a fascinating glimpse into historic children’s literature and illustration. A wonderful addition to any library of vintage books, Victorian ephemera, illustration, or literary history. Features: * Little Wide-Awake: An Anthology of Victorian Children’s Books and Periodicals * Selected by Leonard de Vries * Published by Arthur Barker Limited, London * Copyright 1967 * Hardcover with illustrated dust jacket * Hundreds of pages featuring Victorian stories, poetry, engravings, and colour illustrations * An excellent reference for collectors of antique children’s literature and book illustration Condition: Pre-owned in very good vintage condition. Dust jacket shows light shelf wear consistent with age. Interior pages are clean and bright with numerous well-preserved illustrations throughout. Please review photos carefully for the best representation of condition. Pickup category timeslot {A}