{"product_id":"c1929-the-elephant-child-by-frank-ver-beck-antique-illustrated-childrens-book","title":"c1929 The Elephant Child by Frank Ver Beck Antique Illustrated Childrens Book","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n \u003cfont style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    c1929 The Elephant Child by Frank Ver Beck Antique Illustrated Childrens Book\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n         \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n           The Elephant Child\n          \u003c\/span\u003e\n         \u003c\/font\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n         \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n           By Frank Ver Beck\n          \u003c\/span\u003e\n         \u003c\/font\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n       \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont rwr=\"1\" style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n           Published by Humphrey Milford: London c1929 (undated - likely 1st pressing)\n          \u003c\/span\u003e\n         \u003c\/font\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         \u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n           \"The Elephant Child by Frank Ver Beck is a charming and imaginative children's story that blends gentle fantasy with moral instruction, following the adventures of a young elephant born in the distant land of Timbuctoo. The tale traces the elephant-child's early life among his herd, his playful and sometimes wayward behaviour, and the lessons he learns as curiosity and mischief lead him into trouble. Told in a warm, narrative style typical of early twentieth-century children's literature, the story emphasises themes of obedience, kindness, and the importance of home, while maintaining a sense of wonder and humour that makes it engaging for young readers.\n           \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cbr\u003e\n           \u003c\/div\u003e\n           Published in London by Humphrey Milford for Oxford University Press circa 1929, this edition is richly illustrated throughout by Frank Ver Beck, whose distinctive artwork adds depth and personality to the story. The illustrations, combining soft colour plates and expressive line drawings, are integral to the book's appeal and reflect the period's high standards of book illustration. With its attractive pictorial boards, early printing, and period charm, this volume would appeal to collectors of vintage children's books, admirers of early illustrated storytelling, and those with an interest in classic Oxford University Press publications for young readers.\"\n          \u003c\/span\u003e\n         \u003c\/font\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         \u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n       \u003c\/div\u003e\n       \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n        \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n         \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n          General wear to covers with some damage to outer spine as shown. Small inscription. No loose pages. Pages typically clean and well presented. A decent copy of a scarce title. Please study photos to further understand condition.\n         \u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/font\u003e\n       \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n    \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n     \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n     Size 18cm x 13.5cm x 0.5cm - 36 Pages\n    \u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45634353004683,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/9a15e139-6ab1-42a9-a32f-790b5cb78493.jpg?v=1772059148","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/c1929-the-elephant-child-by-frank-ver-beck-antique-illustrated-childrens-book","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}