Description

Country Life Limited, London [Published Date: 1938]. Hard cover, 80 pp. First UK Edition. Acceptable+/ NO dust jacket. Light blue marbled paper over boards with blue cloth and dark blue lettering on spine. Paper is nicked and chipped at corner tips and along the bottom edge with a bit of the underlying boards exposed. Light oil pastel (or crayon) markings on back cover. Light overall scuffing, soiling and aging to covers as well. Binding tight. Previous owner's gift inscription on front free end paper. Endpapers have moderate aging and spotting. Otherwise pages are lightly aged but unmarked. NOT Ex-Library. NO remainder marks. Charming full-page black-and-white illustrations by Brenda Elizabeth Spender. Follows the adventures of On'y Tony, a young boy navigating the countryside with his beloved pony and friends, including the mischievous character "The Dragon." The book captures the idyllic setting of rural England with equestrian themes, making it a delightful read for pony enthusiasts. Brenda Elizabeth Spender (1890-1945) was a British author known for her children's books, particularly the "On'y Tony" series. Her works often depicted rural life and adventures, capturing the imaginations of young readers in the early 20th century. This is the third book in Spender's 'On'y Tony" series of pony books for younger readers.