1912 Young England Vol XXXIII Antique Annual Boys Illustrated Pilgrim Press Red
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An authentic Edwardian 1912 antique boys' annual titled Young England: An Illustrated Magazine for Boys Throughout the English-Speaking World (Thirty-Third Annual Volume, 1911–12).
Published in London by The Pilgrim Press (16 Pilgrim Street, E.C.) and printed by Alexander and Shepheard, Limited. Richly illustrated throughout with engravings, line drawings, and full-page colour plates, including a dramatic frontispiece painting titled 'To the Help of His Chum' by Alfred Pearse. Packed with adventure stories, articles on sports, nature, Scouting, and historical tales.
Features an original period presentation prize bookplate on the inside cover:
"Scarborough Education Committee — Prize Awarded to John Porteous, Falsgrave Boys' School for Attainments & Good Conduct, Date: 31st July 1913."
Bound in iconic original red publisher’s cloth with bold gilt spine/front cover titling and striking pictorial illustrations of mariners and scouts.
Key Details:
Title: Young England (Volume XXXIII, 1911-12)
Publisher: The Pilgrim Press, London (1912)
Provenance: Scarborough Education Committee School Prize Plate (1913)
Illustrations: Full-page colour plates (including Alfred Pearse frontispiece) & text illustrations
Binding: Pictorial Red Cloth with Gilt Lettering
Measurements:
Weight: 1.8kg
Height: 27cm
Depth: 4cm
Width: 19cm
Condition Report:
In good, complete antique condition. The original red cloth boards show age rubbing, light surface staining, and edge bumping/fraying to the spine ends. The internal text block remains clean and complete with bright plates. Notes a split front inner hinge showing exposed webbing and cloth tape reinforcement at the front paste-down.
1912 Young England Vol XXXIII Antique Annual Boys Illustrated Pilgrim Press Red
£18.99
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Published in London by The Pilgrim Press (16 Pilgrim Street, E.C.) and printed by Alexander and Shepheard, Limited. Richly illustrated throughout with engravings, line drawings, and full-page colour plates, including a dramatic frontispiece painting titled 'To the Help of His Chum' by Alfred Pearse. Packed with adventure stories, articles on sports, nature, Scouting, and historical tales.
Features an original period presentation prize bookplate on the inside cover:
"Scarborough Education Committee — Prize Awarded to John Porteous, Falsgrave Boys' School for Attainments & Good Conduct, Date: 31st July 1913."
Bound in iconic original red publisher’s cloth with bold gilt spine/front cover titling and striking pictorial illustrations of mariners and scouts.
Key Details:
Title: Young England (Volume XXXIII, 1911-12)
Publisher: The Pilgrim Press, London (1912)
Provenance: Scarborough Education Committee School Prize Plate (1913)
Illustrations: Full-page colour plates (including Alfred Pearse frontispiece) & text illustrations
Binding: Pictorial Red Cloth with Gilt Lettering
Measurements:
Weight: 1.8kg
Height: 27cm
Depth: 4cm
Width: 19cm
Condition Report:
In good, complete antique condition. The original red cloth boards show age rubbing, light surface staining, and edge bumping/fraying to the spine ends. The internal text block remains clean and complete with bright plates. Notes a split front inner hinge showing exposed webbing and cloth tape reinforcement at the front paste-down.