A charming late Victorian edition of Timothy Tatters: An Irish Story by J. M. Callwell, published by T. Nelson and Sons.
This engaging work of juvenile fiction tells the story of Timothy Tatters against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Ireland. Written by J. M. Callwell, the novel combines adventure, family life and moral lessons in the style that made Victorian children's literature so enduringly popular. The book is illustrated throughout and bound in an attractive decorative publisher's cloth featuring shamrock motifs, reflecting its Irish theme.
This example remains in very good condition, retaining its original blue decorative cloth binding with gilt, red and green blocking. The text block is clean and sound with light age toning and only minor foxing to the page edges. An attractive copy for collectors of Irish literature, Victorian children's books and decorative bindings.
Key Information
- Title: Timothy Tatters: An Irish Story
- Author: J. M. Callwell
- Publisher: T. Nelson and Sons
- Place of Publication: London, Edinburgh & New York
- Publication Date: c.1890s
- Edition: Victorian illustrated edition
- Binding: Original decorated publisher's cloth
- Dust Jacket: No, as issued
- Illustrations: Illustrated throughout
- Language: English
- Format: Hardback
Condition Report
- Original blue decorative cloth binding with shamrock decoration.
- Gilt lettering remains bright.
- Binding firm and square.
- Light rubbing to corners and spine ends.
- Pages clean with light age toning.
- Minor foxing to page edges.
- Overall a very good Victorian collector's copy.