The Water Babies Everyman's Library J M dent and Sons 1910 F Good vintage condition. cix
Here is a firm, sales-focused listing description tailored to draw in collectors of early Everyman's Library editions and vintage children's literature classics. Listing Description Rare 1910 Early Printing: "The Water Babies and Glaucus" – Everyman's Library (No. 277)Step into the golden age of pocket classics with this beautifully preserved 1910 early printing of Charles Kingsley’s beloved Victorian masterpiece, The Water Babies, combined with his coastal nature study, Glaucus. Published in London by J.M. Dent & Sons, this volume stands as entry No. 277 in the iconic, highly collectible Everyman's Library series.  Featuring an elegant introduction by the author's daughter, Rose Kingsley, and classic black-and-white illustrations by J. Noel Paton, this edition comes from the coveted "Flat-back Era" (1906–1928). Prized by bibliophiles, books from this specific window boast the famous flat spine design and a gorgeous, deeply embossed art-nouveau floral icon on the cover, offering spectacular, historic shelf presence.  Author: Charles Kingsley (Introduction by Rose Kingsley)Publisher: J.M. Dent & Sons, London (1910, Stated 2nd Printing of this edition)  Condition: Offered in good vintage condition. The distinct flat-back binding remains structurally stable and sound. The original embossed cloth covers show honest, light age-appropriate shelf wear. Internal pages are tight, complete, and highly readable with standard, gentle historical page toning .A foundational find for anyone completing an early, uniform Everyman's collection or seeking a century-old edition of a timeless children's classic. Add this historic volume to your library today.