Antique ‘The Story of The Golden Fleece’, M.W Jennings, Stories Old And New, Hardback

A wonderful children’s book published as part of a collection called ‘Stories Old And New’ by Blackie & Sons Ltd. 

A beautiful quote from the preface - “A small chosen library is like a walled garden where a child may safely play. In that charmed seclusion the love of books, like the love of flowers, grows itself”  (see the 3rd photograph to read the full extract) 

Published by Blackie & Son Limited, London & Glasgow between 1893 and 1911. 

Hardback, includes coloured illustrations, undated. 

Vintage condition: in good condition, minor signs of wear to the hardcover and some discolouration to the pages.