The Kilsyth Press, Softcover, Book Condition: Poor, Dust Jacket Condition: No, not stated
Pink coloured boards with black titles to the front panel. Within the text. There are "text" style advertisements for various businesses from the Kilsyth area. A small book put out by the members of the State School Mothers' Club in the Kilsyth area, not only to help with running a household, but also to help raise funds for the State Schools. From page 1: HOW TO PRESERVE CHILDREN'S LIVES Take one large, grassy field, One half-dozen children, Two or three small dogs, A pinch of book and some pebbles. Mix children and dogs well together and put them in field, stirring constantly. Pour the book over the pebbles. Sprinkle the field with flowers. Spread over all a deep blue sky and bake in a hot sun. When brown, remove, and set to cool in a bath-tub. by, Louis Fritsch." This book is definitely showing its age and use. Creasing to the book corners and heavy rubbing, stains marks and browning to the book panels. The lower 1" of the backstrip has split. Rusting of the book staples. The internal texts shows browning, foxing and other assorted stains. Previous owners name to the top edge of the title page. Size: 16mo (very small). (1), 2-4 pages.. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; Inventory No: 0112728.
Pink coloured boards with black titles to the front panel. Within the text. There are "text" style advertisements for various businesses from the Kilsyth area. A small book put out by the members of the State School Mothers' Club in the Kilsyth area, not only to help with running a household, but also to help raise funds for the State Schools. From page 1: HOW TO PRESERVE CHILDREN'S LIVES Take one large, grassy field, One half-dozen children, Two or three small dogs, A pinch of book and some pebbles. Mix children and dogs well together and put them in field, stirring constantly. Pour the book over the pebbles. Sprinkle the field with flowers. Spread over all a deep blue sky and bake in a hot sun. When brown, remove, and set to cool in a bath-tub. by, Louis Fritsch." This book is definitely showing its age and use. Creasing to the book corners and heavy rubbing, stains marks and browning to the book panels. The lower 1" of the backstrip has split. Rusting of the book staples. The internal texts shows browning, foxing and other assorted stains. Previous owners name to the top edge of the title page. Size: 16mo (very small). (1), 2-4 pages.. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; Inventory No: 0112728.