Early Children's Books. A Collector's Guide. Eric Quayle Great Britain: David & Charles, 1983. Hardcover, gilt spine, dj. 256 pages, 9 1/2 x 6 1/2. Profusely illustrated. Includes an Introduction by Quayle, a Bibliography and an Index. In fine condition.

"Eric Quayle, whose own collection of juvenile books numbers several thousand volumes, has traced the development of the genre from the earliest days through to the classics of the Victorian age and the stories and annuals popular at he beginning of the twentieth century... this guide sets out the ways by which first and other valuable editions can be identified and describes interesting titles to watch out for - covering over 400 years of children's literature and ranging from moral tales to rip-roaring adventure stories."