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G. E. Farrow - The Cinematograph Train and Other Stories

Title: The Cinematograph Train and Other Stories
Description: London, R. Brimley Johnson, 1904. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this scarce anthology of short tales by G. E. Farrow, and illustrated volume. The first edition of this scarce work.An anthology of five short stories by G. E. Farrow, consisting of 'The Cinematograph Train', 'Lady Betty and the Cold-Snapdragon', 'Prince Eddie and His Fairy Godfather', 'Gwyneth and the Weather Clerk', and 'The Dodo's Party&apos.Of particular interest in this anthology is the titular tale, which is a very early example of cinema fantasy. The tale follows a young boy who travels to fantasy countries.Illustrated with a frontispiece, nine plates, and twenty in-text illustrations, by Alan Wright.Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Very light rubbing to the gilt. A few minor marks to the cloth. Spine is a touch faded. Blind stamp to the front endpaper. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Alan Wright. Very Good Indeed .

Keywords: The Cinematograph Train and Other Stories The Cinematograph Train g. e. farrow short stories The Cinematograph Train fantasy Alan Wright

Price: GBP 345.00 = appr. US$ 492.65 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 931P15

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