ARIS, ERNEST [ALFRED]

Sir Timothy Tapertail

London, Aldershot & Portsmouth: Gale & Ploden, 1916. First Edition (?); First Impression. Half cloth original illustrated wrapper. Handwritten inscription by previous owner. Slight joint damage to inside spine. Slight foxing to text block throughout. 4.5cm open tear to spine. Discolouration and creases to front cover. Bumped corners. ; A delightful and rare early 20th-century children’s book by Ernest Aris, Sir Timothy Tapertail tells the whimsical tale of a charming squirrel knight and his woodland adventures. Richly illustrated by the author, this 1916 edition captures Aris’s signature blend of lively storytelling and detailed animal drawings. A sought-after gem for collectors of vintage children's literature and lovers of illustrated animal tales. Illustrations & coloured plates throughout. ; 24.6 x 16.3 x 3.5 cms; 15 pages. Very Good .

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Book number: LCB63749

Catalogue: Vintage Children's Literature

Keywords: Children's Classic