"Andersen's Fairy Tales" Hans Christian Andersen, Illustrations By Helen Stratton (Published by Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow 1935) - Part 2

The striking illustrations by British artist Helen Stratton (1867-1961). Was very lucky to have found this book recently, even though it's in tatters and barely holding together. A short biography on wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Stratton

"Andersen's Fairy Tales" Hans Christian Andersen, Illustrations By Helen Stratton (Published by Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow 1935) - Part 1

"Patsy From The Wilds" By May Wynne, Illustrated By Gordon Browne (Published by Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd, London 1931) Part 2

This is a genuine 1930's adventure novel - very bulky too, but only because the pages are so thick! Beautifully drawn, delicate illustrations by British illustrator Gordon Browne (1858 - 1932). Love the design and type on the cover too.

"Patsy From The Wilds" By May Wynne, Illustrated By Gordon Browne (Published by Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd, London 1931)

Gordon Frederick Browne (1858 - 1932), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Browne

"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

"English Villages And Hamlets" By Humphrey Pakington, Cover By Brian Cook, Illustrated By Sydney R. Jones (published by B. T. Batsford Ltd, London 1934, this edition 1941) Part 3

Some of the black and white illustrations in this book by Sydney R. Jones - an excellent draughtsman capturing the atmosphere as well as all architectural details from all those beautiful and unspoiled parts of pre-war England. The book also includes a number of really good photographs but I feel these drawings bring them to life. It is interesting to see how the humble roads enhance the architecture of the villages - by comparison, today's heavily tarmacked roads (made to serve the enormous haulage lorries passing through), ugly lamp posts, pedestrian crossings, signage etc managed to completely ruin the character of most rural areas. Town planners call it "progress"!

"English Villages And Hamlets" By Humphrey Pakington, Cover By Brian Cook, Illustrated By Sydney R. Jones (published by B. T. Batsford Ltd, London 1934, this edition 1941) Part 2

Some beautiful watercolour works inside this book by British artist Sydney R. Jones (1881-1966).

"English Villages And Hamlets" By Humphrey Pakington, Cover By Brian Cook, Illustrated By Sydney R. Jones (published by B. T. Batsford Ltd, London 1934, this edition 1941) Part 1

The brilliant vintage cover by Brian Cook (born in Buckinghamshire 1910-1991) Biography here: http://www.derbyshirelife.co.uk/out-about/the-colourful-world-of-graphic-artist-brian-cook-1910-1991-1-1639788

"Andy And The Lion" Story and Pictures by James Daugherty (published by Scholastic Book Services, New York 1968 - Originally published by The Viking Press Inc. 1938) Part 3

This book is packed with James Daugherty's wacky and funny pictures (I counted 45!). I was so impressed with all the energy and excitement created by the artist's skilful drawing. The book was re-printed several times since its original publication in the late 1930's and is probably a classic by now: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_and_the_Lion  Here is an excellent website dedicated to the life and work of  James Daugherty (born in Asheville, North Carolina 1887-1974) who, apart from the large volume of  published books (both written and illustrated by him), he was a significant American artist and a muralist: https://daughertyfoundation.com/

"Andy And The Lion" Story and Pictures by James Daugherty (published by Scholastic Book Services, New York 1968 - Originally published by The Viking Press Inc. 1938) Part 2

"Andy And The Lion" Story and Pictures by James Daugherty (published by Scholastic Book Services, New York 1968 - Originally published by The Viking Press Inc. 1938) Part 1

Amateur Wireless & Radiovision No.598 (25 November 1933) - Britain's Leading Radio Weekly For Constructor, Listener And Experimenter (Published by Bernard Jones Publications Ltd, London 1933) Part 2

This publication is exactly 82 years old today! I came across it a couple of years ago and was struck by all the unusual and elegant typefaces advertising obscure radio components - something I know nothing about apart from owning a couple of radios from that era. A real gem for radio enthusiasts and its full of practical information and hints on improving the performance of your wireless sets!