Turquoise and Ruby – L.T. Meade 1906 | Mabel Lucie Attwell

$69.00

Author: L.T. Meade
Publisher: W&R Chambers Ltd., London, 1906
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Size: 4to
Attributes: First Edition, Illustrated

First edition, first printing. Binding tight, corners and spine ends rubbed, light foxing to prelims, unmarked. Cover designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell, eight black and white illustrations by Percy Tarrant. A very good copy.

Turquoise and Ruby – L.T. Meade (1906)
Illustrated by Percy Tarrant | Cover designed by Mabel Lucie Attwell

This delightful Edwardian-era novel by L.T. Meade (pen name of Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith) follows the spirited adventures of two sisters—Turquoise and Ruby—whose contrasting personalities lead to heartwarming escapades and gentle moral lessons. Enhanced by Percy Tarrant’s detailed interior illustrations and Mabel Lucie Attwell’s iconic cherubic cover art, the book captures the charm of early 20th-century children’s literature, blending family dynamics, humor, and wholesome drama.

For Fans of Vintage Children’s Classics:

The Treasure Seekers (1899) – E. Nesbit – Mischievous siblings in episodic adventures
Five Children and It (1902) – E. Nesbit – Whimsical magic with Tarrant’s illustrations
The Wouldbegoods (1901) – E. Nesbit – Sequel to The Treasure Seekers, same charm

“A time capsule of innocence, with art that feels like a hug from history.”

Note: Collectors prize early editions for Attwell’s cover—her signature “doll-like” style later defined 1920s-30s nursery decor. Seek reprints with intact art!