Title:Boy's Own Bookshelf: Indoor Games and Recreations - Ilustrated - A Popular Encyclopaedia for Boys (edited by G. A. Hutchison)
Author:Stables, Dr Gordon; Hicks, C. Stansfeld; Maskelyne, J. N.; Jones, Rev. Harry; Stradling, Dr; Crawley, Captain; Malan, Rev. A. N. & many others.
Publisher:Religious Tract Society, London, 1891
Edition:New
Binding:Hardcover (Original Cloth)
Condition:Good
Dust Jacket:No
patterned end-papers; tissue-guarded b/w. frontis. illust.; number VIII in the 'Boy's Own Bookshelf' series; illustrated by over seven hundred b/w. drawings, diagrams & full-page plates this encyclopaedia has sections on gymnastics; juggling; model making; chess; magic lanterns; boat building; taxidermy; netting; musical instruments; electricity; conjuring; balloons & much more, all listed in the contents section at the front. Revised & enlarged. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 528 pages. Light wear to spine edges;. Previous owner's name ink-stamped (small) to reverse of frontis.. All edges gilt in good condition. Pictorial Victorian Binding with gilt titles & decoration to front & spine; blind-stamped designs to rear cover. Bumping & light wear to corners. brown cloth. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Children; Games & Gaming; Model Making; Crafts & Hobbies; 19th century; Sports & Pastimes. Inventory No: 4537.