Hardback Condition Good 8vo. [6], 275, [1] pp. Colour frontispiece., 3 colour plates, text illustrations. Red impressed gilt cloth, gilt lettering G to VG- copy of we believe 2nd edition (1927) The later 1940's imprints do not seem to express the character of the 1st & 2nd pressings. This early Dawson illustrated edition, of this Victorian fairy tale of a little chimney-sweep named Tom who turns into a water baby, which served as a subtle satire by Kingsley to condemn child labor practices, and opponents of Darwinism. Dawson (1897-1974), was a Scottish artist best known for her depictions of children, and the rural life, especially in the Shetland Islands. Hard back book in lovely condition . 4 colour plates