"Penguin Classics Book Covers" Various Authors and Artists (published by Penguin Books Ltd, 1959, 1958, 1951, 1961)

"The Yellow Cat" By Mary Grigs, Illustrated By Isobel and John Morton Sale (Published by Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, London, New York, Toronto 1936 - this edition 1946) - Part 4

The cover, and a number of black & white illustrations were produced by the other half of the team John Morton Sale (1901-1990) - Isobel's husband. Beautiful drawings by unique artists. http://www.chrisbeetles.com/artists/morton-sale-john-1901-1990.html

"The Yellow Cat" By Mary Grigs, Illustrated By Isobel and John Morton Sale (Published by Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, London, New York, Toronto 1936 - this edition 1946) - Part 3

The delicate and wonderfully skillful drawings of Isobel Morton Sale (1904-1992). The Japanese children below are especially elegant and beautiful. Here's an online gallery offering some originals by the artist for sale - worth every penny:  http://www.chrisbeetles.com/artists/morton-sale-isobel-1904-1992.html

"The Yellow Cat" By Mary Grigs, Illustrated By Isobel and John Morton Sale (Published by Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, London, New York, Toronto 1936 - this edition 1946) - Part 2

"The Yellow Cat" By Mary Grigs, Illustrated By Isobel and John Morton Sale (Published by Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, London, New York, Toronto 1936 - this edition 1946) - Part 1

Isobel Morton Sale (1904-1992) http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-isobel-morton-sale-1562265.html

"The History Of Pendennis" By William Makepeace Thackeray, Illustrations by the Author (published by Smith, Elder, & Co., London 1898) - Part 2

William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) is of course famous for his novels - a reputation matching that of his contemporary Charles Dickens - but his illustrations are of really high quality, quirky and funny. I was so pleased to discover this dusty old book and bought it for just a pound! People don't appreciate good things anymore... A couple of links for biographies on the author below:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Makepeace_Thackeray

http://spartacus-educational.com/Jthackeray.htm

"The History Of Pendennis" By William Makepeace Thackeray, Illustrations by the Author (published by Smith, Elder, & Co., London 1898) - Part 1