This is a beautiful first edition published in 1885 of Twelve Old Friends: A Book For Boys And Girls by Georgiana Marion Craik. It is illustrated by "Gustav Dore", more commonly known as Gustave Doré. Quite a remarkable book with gorgeous black & white images and a beautiful embossed cover and spine. Published in England by W. Swan Sonnenschein & Company. This book is extremely rare (not an exaggeration) I have not been able to find another edition like this anywhere online.

In good antique condition overall. The cover has been repaired and a new end page added. It looks to have been done professionally, you have to look very close at the spine to see what was done. The text is in good condition with all 8 black and white plates in tact. There is one repair to the title page at the bottom. Please see all photos.

Will be carefully wrapped and fully insured for shipping and with a signature required upon delivery.