DESCRIPTION
A charming vintage children’s reading book from the popular Beacon Infant Readers series, written by James H. Fassett and illustrated by Marcia Lane Foster.
This is Book Three of the series, published by Ginn and Company Ltd., London, and containing 96 pages. The book features stories and reading exercises designed for young readers, accompanied by Marcia Lane Foster’s attractive illustrations.
The book has the distinctive green and buff patterned cloth covers associated with the series and retains its original title and publisher pages.
The paper carries Ginn’s interesting statement that it conforms to the “authorised economy standard”, giving this copy an appealing glimpse into post-war British publishing.
The book appears to date from the late 1940s, probably around 1947. The impression number is not stated in this particular copy, so we have not described it as a specific impression.
A lovely piece of vintage educational publishing, particularly appealing to collectors of old school books, children’s literature, vintage classroom material and Marcia Lane Foster illustrations.
CONDITION REPORT
Fair vintage condition.
The original green and buff patterned cloth covers show general rubbing and handling wear, with wear particularly noticeable around the edges and spine. There are some surface marks consistent with age and previous use.
Internally, the book remains complete, with the original title and publisher pages present. The pages show the expected signs of age and previous use, including general handling wear and occasional marks.
This is a genuine vintage school reader that has clearly been used as intended. It is offered as a collectible and reading copy rather than a pristine example.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.
