Hardback Condition Good Publisher's pictorial paper covered boards with a maroon cloth spine. Illustrated on every page with fluid, lively colour illustrations that are characteristic of the era. A lovely and interesting copy, the binding firm, the spine tips and board corners a little rubbed, and some spotting to the boards and paste downs. The contents with the occasional foxing spot are otherwise clean throughout. An attractive picture book that shows the influence that the dynamism of early 20th century animated cartoons had on book illustration. The author-artist Peter Thornhill was also a naval officer.

Stamped inside cover 'Jarrolds Factory Book Copy' ~ The Jarrold's factory was part of the retail offer in Norwich since 1823 when the business moved from Woodbridge in Suffolk where it had been established in 1770. It was originally situated on the opposite side of London Street and moved in 1840. These company Factory Books were provided as an enrichment to the Jarrold's Family within which you worked and part of the philanthropic outlook of the Jarrold family