The Bravest Deed I Ever Saw
London, Hutchinson, n.d. about 1905, 2nd edition. hardcover. This collection of short stories was aimed at young boys, and included short stories of heroic deeds from well known authors and celebrities such as Earl Roberts, H. Rider Haggard, and Baden-Powell. Churchill contributes a story “The Doctor and the Soldier”. Bound in decorated cloth, AEG at least three binding cloth colours are known, and Woods is incorrect regarding editions. Woods B1, Cohen B4. This copy in red cloth states 2nd edition. A worn copy with several splits in the front joint, faded spine, front hinge cracked. Prize inscription dated 1910 on free endpaper. Decorated cover clean with bright gilt. Item #14690
Price: $40.00