A set of three illustrated Thornton Burgess Bedtime Story-Books written by Thornton W. Burgess, including Mr. Mocker, Johnny Chuck and Old Mr. Toad.
Titles: The Bedtime Story-Books: The Adventures of Mr. Mocker, The Adventures of Johnny Chuck, and The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad (Set 3)
Format: Clothbound Hardcovers
Story Style: Short, Illustrated Nature Tales
Author: Thornton Burgess
Illustrator: Harrison Cady
Copyright Years: 1924, 1915 and 1916
Publisher: Little, Brown, and Company - Boston
Audience: Children (ages 5–9), read-aloud families, homeschool & collectors
Condition: Cover & spine wear noted especially around the edges. There is writing on the inside covers in all three editions as well as American Flag stickers noted. No other writing noted. The frontispieces have been removed from the books but are included as are most of the illustrations in these editions. All books are tightly bound despite a cracked hinge or two.
Do not let the detached illustrations and inside covers stop you from enjoying these wonderful stories. The wear just goes to show you how loved these stories are!
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At Log Cabin Vintage, we carry a selection of Thornton W. Burgess books from antique editions like this one, to modern, reading copies your whole family can enjoy. Please visit the collection to add more Burgess books to your bookshelf here.
