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1955 · réf. 998G44 — Richmond; New York; London: The Private Library; Printed for the Complier in Association With Five Owls Press Limited; King's Crown Press 1955-1983. Paperback. Near Fine. 9.5" by 7.5". Not Stated. A very smart set of bibliographical references for children's books authors and publishers. Three volumes of bibliographical reference on children's books.Comprising of:1955 Children's Books in England & America in the Seventeenth CenturyBy William Sloane an American writer of fantasy and science fiction literature and publisher. Sloane is known best for his novel To Walk the Night. This volume contains a history and a checklist together with The Young Christian's Library the first printed catalogue of books for children. In a quarter cloth binding.1972 Edward Ardizzone: A preliminary Hand-List of his Illustrated Books 1929-1970.One of 500 copies offprinted from the Private Library. A work by Brian Alderson an author translator critic and children's book historian. A reference book on the illustrated works of Edward Ardizzone a British painter printmaker and war artist and the author and illustrator of books many of them for children. In a paper binding. With in text illustrations throughout. 1983 A Supplement to John Harris's Books For Youth 1801-1843.Compiled by Marjorie Moon. A reference book for John Harris's books for youth. John Harris published children's books in England from the end of the 18th century to the mid-19th century creating innovative and popular new styles. In a paper binding. Illustrated with a frontispiece. In paper and quarter cloth bindings. Externally excellent. Minor shelf wear to extremities. Fading to spine of 'Children's Books in England & America in the Seventeenth Century'. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine The Private Library; Printed for the Complier in Association With Five Owls Press Limited; King's Crown Press paperback