1913 1st Edition/Printing "THE MARY FRANCES SEWING BOOK" by Jane Eayre Fryer

Description: Up for sale is a 1913 1st Edition/1st Printing copy of "THE MARY FRANCES SEWING BOOK" by Jane Eayre Fryer. Very scarce in its first printing with original dust jacket.This delightful book is a unique treasure for its endearing story, charming illustrations, comical characters, abundance of nostalgia, and practical instruction that introduces children to the world of sewing in a gentle and encouraging way while preserving a valuable collection of doll clothing patterns from the Edwardian and Titanic fashion era. Join Mary Frances as each item in the sewing basket comes to life, ready and eager to teach her how to sew. You will meet Sewing Bird, Tommy Pin Cushion, Scissors Shears and their friends as they lead you through a series of lessons, and a great adventure to Thimble Land, in a book that's at its best when read aloud.This book is in very good condition. Rubbing/chipping/shelf wear to the jacket around the edges, corners and at the top/bottom of the spine panel. Rubbing/soiling/shelf wear to the front/rear jacket panels as well as along the spine panel. Boards are straight and clean with four good corners. Shelf wear/rubbing to the boards along the edges and corners. The spine and pages are very tight. There are no other marks, tears, bookplates or writing in this book. Please review all photos for your best idea of the condition of this book. Shipping on this item will be $4.75.Thank you for looking.

Price: 300 USD

Location: Orting, Washington

End Time: 2025-01-25T23:04:35.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.75 USD