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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. A romantic and comic gem from a precocious Victorian nine-year-old that has charmed readers for a centuryA romantic and comic gem from a precocious Victorian nine-year-old that has charmed readers for a centuryThe Young Visiters is a comic masterpiece that has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1919. A classic story of life and love in later Victorian England as seen from the nursery window, it was written in 1890 by nine-year-old Daisy Ashford.It all starts when Alfred Salteena, who is 'not quite the right side of the blanket', takes young Ethel Montacue to stay with his friend Bernard Clarke. Daisy Ashford has an exquisite eye for matchmaking and manners in English society, and her tale, with its hilarious observation and idiosyncratic spelling, is as irresistible today as it ever was.This edition of The Young Visiters is illustrated with drawings by Posy Simmonds which are as enchanting and witty as the story. The text has been transcribed from the original manuscript and includes J.M. Barrie's famous preface to the first edition. A romantic and comic gem from a precocious Victorian nine-year-old that has charmed readers for a centuryThe Young Visiters is a comic masterpiece that has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1919. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781784743215
Book Description hardback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9781784743215
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9781784743215
Book Description Condition: Brand New. 96 pages. 7.24x5.39x0.59 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __1784743216
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Book Description Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Seller Inventory # B9781784743215
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6666-PEN-9781784743215
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Posy Simmonds (illustrator). First Thus. This copy is in mint, unmarked condition bound in green paper covered boards with white titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in mint condition International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. 'The Young Visiters' is a comic masterpiece that has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1919. A classic story of life and love as seen from the nursery window it was written in 1890 by nine year old Daisy Ashford. This centenary edition includes a brilliant new introduction by Lucy Mangan and is illustrated with drawings by Posy simmonds which are as enchanting and witty as the story itself. The text has been transcribed from Dais's original 'dumpy note-book' and includes J. M. Barrie's famous preface to the first edition. Ref R4. Seller Inventory # 028559
Book Description Condition: New. 2019. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9781784743215
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 37561377-n