Description: Early, twentieth century collection of short stories for older children. The stories are retold from episodes in four of the Waverley novels by Sir Walter Scott and aimed to encourage young people to read the original novels. Illustrated with 16 colour plates. Attractive binding: Red Cap Tales. Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North by S. R. Crockett Published by Adam and Charles Black in 1908. Reprint. Stories were based on "Waverley", "Guy Mannering", "Rob Roy" and "The Antiquary" novels. Hardback, 413 pages, 16 cm by 21.5 cm. Good condition No dust jacket. Some marks and wear to the covers. Binding intact. Bookplates and label on the front end paper. The endpapers are browning. There are occasional marks on the inner pages. All colour plates listed in the contents pages are present. Small loss from the side of the couple of pages. If you like this item you might be interested in our other Children's Books: IanTheHippo: Children's Books
Price: 14.5 GBP
Location: Sutton Coldfield
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Binding: Hardback
Place of Publication: London
Non-Fiction Subject: Children's & Young Adults
Language: English
Signed: Yes
Fiction Subject: General & Literary Fiction
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: S. R. Crockett
Publisher: Adam and Charles Black
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Modified Item: No
Year Printed: 1908
