Published in the interwar years circa 1920/1921, during an altogether more innocent and dreamy era for young children. 
This large format first edition folio measuring 37.5cm by 24 cm consists of 16 heavy card leaves and 13 delightful, fine chromolithographic colour plates. 
Presented in publisher's quarter tan cloth with tan paper-covered boards. Titles and clock illustration printed in colour to upper board. 
Heart warming text supports the mesmerising illustrations. The storyline follows a child's progress through the hours of the day.
Age related wear to edges of board and outer spine, pages clean. Please refer to images.
A rare children’s publication now more than 100 years old.
Title: A Child's Book of Hours
Year: C1920
Publisher: Humphrey Milford. Oxford University Press [Daily Post Printers, Liverpool], London
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First Edition.
£195.00 including postage to U.K. zone 1 addresses.
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