Gift Book

Isobel English. Illustrated by Barbara Jones.

Max Parrish. London. 1964. First edition. Illustrated paper-covered boards. [32 pages.] Original folded decorative mailing envelope loosely inserted. Illustrated throughout. English. 225 x 145mm. 0.2kg. . Near fine; slight shelf wear, a small 1cm tear to paper at head of spine, a fresh and bright copy.

An alphabet book of humorous gifts, with charming illustrations by Barbara Jones and text by Isobel English. From 'A is for apple, the first recorded gift. It started a lot if trouble.' to XYZ. With the original decorative mailing envelope loosely inserted.