My Train Book (children's board book)

Rafael Tuck & Sons, Ltd., n.d., ca. 1930s. First Edition. Hardcover. Item #282411
ISBN: 281AIB1055932

Board book of 8 leaves with color illustrated locomotives on front and back covers. Interior 6 leaves of brightly colored locomotives with 2 additional color illustrated leaves of 'The Saloon of the Express' and 'This is the Signal Box and the Men working the Points.' Rafael Tuck and his wife began his business in Bishopsgate in 1866 and was a major producer of postcards. Color printing was mostly done in Germany, as is the case with this boardbook. First edition presumed (first printing). A very good copy in color illustrated paper over boards. Scarce.

Price: $40.00