first edition
1953 · (London)
by Drummond, V.H.
(London): Faber & Faber, 1953. First edition of this whimsical picture book by award-winning British illustrator Violet Hilda Drummond. The narrative follows twin Siamese kittens who are joyfully reunited after pet shop owner Mr. Finch reluctantly sells only one kitten as a birthday gift for the King. "Ah! These two sisters should never be parted!" This is London printer W.S. Cowell's file copy, "not to be taken away," with a note identifying the book as one of the titles chosen by the National Book League for inclusion in the 1954 exhibition of British book design. A fine example of a delightful book. Single volume, measuring 9.75 x 7.25 inches: 32. Original color pictorial paper boards, original unclipped color pictorial dust jacket. Color illustrations and black-and-white line drawings throughout text. Printed "File Copy" label of printer W.S. Cowell to front pastedown, with ink note: "Book Design Exhibition 1954.".
(Inventory #: 1003761)