Catharine Susan’s Little Holiday. – Kathleen Ainslie

Author and illustrator, Kathleen Ainslie was active in the years 1900-1911. She is best-known for her series of children’s books based on jointed Dutch peg dolls which were popular during the 19th and early-20th centuries. The color illustrations are bright and cheerful, appearing on every other page, opposite hand-lettered text. Double page illustration in the centre.

Publisher: Castell Brothers Ltd

Publication Place: London

Condition: Good to fair. Foxing with some staining throughout. Verso to cover has pencil scribbles.
Binding: Softcover. Original illustrated card wraps with foxing and soiling. Bound with original tasseled cord. Tears to top and lower edge of spine.

Dimensions: 12cm x 14cm