Seven Algernon Blackwood Children Tales

Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1928-35. First edition. Hardback. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 7". Irene Mountfort; Moubray Leigh; Benjamin Warren; Ruth Cobb; Cecil G. Trew; Phyllis Jerrola; May Smith. Seven scarce first edition children's tales by Algernon Blackwood, illustrated and entertaining tales. A set of seven scarce first edition volumes of short entertaining children's tales by Algernon Blackwood, published as part of Basil Blackwell's 'Continuous Stories' series.Blackwood was a leading author, broadcaster, and journalist, known for being one of the most prolific ghost story writers in the history of the genre.'Mr Cupboard', dated 1928 from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. Illustrated with in-text illustrations, by Benjamin Warren. 'By Underground', dated 1930 from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. Illustrated with in-text illustrations, by Ruth Cobb. 'The Parrot and the Cat', dated 1931 from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. Illustrated with in-text illustrations, by Cecil G. Trew. Also includes 'Talks in the Larder' by Dorothy Armstrong, illustrated by Phyllis Jerrola.  'The Italian Conjurer', dated 1932 from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. Illustrated with in-text illustrations, by Irene Mountfort. Also includes 'Amelia, Ye Aged Sowe' by L. A. G. Strong, illustrated by Moubray Leigh. 'Maria (of England) in the Rain', dated 1933 from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. Illustrated with in-text illustrations, by Irene Mountfort. 'Sergeant Poppett and Policeman James', dated 1934 from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. Illustrated with in-text illustrations, by May Smith. 'The Fruit Stoners', dated 1935 from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. Illustrated with in-text illustrations.'Esher' bookplate to the front paste down of each volume. This is the bookplate of Reginald Brett, the 2nd Viscount Esher, a historian and Liberal politician, who is known for his influence over military and foreign affairs. In the original publisher's paper covered boards, with pictorial onlays to the front boards. Externally, generally smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities. Spines are a little faded and rubbed. Minor marks to the boards and spines, marks a little heavier to 'By Underground'. Cracks and a small amount of loss to the spine of 'Mr. Cupboard'. Light discolouration to the boards of 'The Parrot and the Cat', 'The Italian Conjurer', and 'Sergeant Poppett'. A small amount of wear to the tail of the front board of 'Fruit Stoners'. Fading to the boards of 'Maria'. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Institutional stamp to the recto of the front endpaper of 'Fruit Stoners'. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed