W-79-0131
American JOHN R. NEILL Book Illustrations, The Adventures of a Brownie
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DETAILS
A set of five framed antique bookplate illustrations and text from the story: Adventures of a Brownie. The children's book follows the life of a friendly elf who lives in a family's cellar.
TITLE
The Adventures of a Brownie
EDITION
First edition. Originally published: 1908
PUBLISHER
The Reilly & Lee Company (Chicago, Illinois)
FRAMING
Matted and framed vertically under glass. Original frame.
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
MAKER
Artist: John Rea Neill (American, 1877-1943). Neill is known for his illustrations of most of the Oz novels. Author: Dinah Maria Mulock Craik (English, 1826-87)
MARKS
Title page (back)
PERIOD
Early 20th century
DATE
Dated 1908
DIMENSIONS
Width 6.75 Depth 0.75 Height 29.5 inches
Sight: Width 5.25 Height 28 inches
