Raphael Tuck - Hide and See in Fairy Land c 1946 illustrated Tales Puzzle Book

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Hide and Seek in Fairy Land, by F Kenwood Giles – 16 Favourite Fairy & Other Tales each with its story in Worlds and in Picture, Raphael Tuck & Sons c1946. This is a good example of a charming story – and puzzle – book for children titled Hide and Seek in Fairy Land, by F Kenwood Giles. It was published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd – fine art publishers to T.M. the King and Queen and H.M. Queen Mary. Which dates it between around 1937 to 1952 but in this case there is neat inscription / greeting written (neatly, by an adult) inside the front cover that is dated Christmas 1946, which is probably an accurate date for when it was purchased. The cover states that it contains 16 Favourite Fairy & Other Tales – each with its story in words and in Picture. The inside of the front cover explains that the stories are all well known. There is a picture to represent each – e.g. the first one is The Pied Piper of Hamelin. The story is paraphrased in around a dozen lines of text under the picture and a panel in the picture states that as well as the obvious image there are also hidden 23 Children who followed the Pied Piper. They are very cleverly hidden in amongst the other detail in the illustration. Others include Cinderella, Puss In Boots, the Babes in the Wood etc. For example, in this latter Tale we are too look out for the Kind Uncle, the Wicked Uncle, the Two Robbers and Five Robins. Everything is indeed very well hidden and I would think this was aimed at older children rather than youngsters. This type of book could invite children to make at least pencil marks on it when they spot any of the hidden characters / items but luckily this one has not been written on. The two staples have been removed but other than that the book is in good clean condition with no rips or scribbles anywhere and just minor signs of handling. It is impossible to be an expert in all realms of collecting, and I am honestly representing this item to the best of my knowledge and ability. If the item has a fault then I have mentioned it. I ask that you read the description and examine the photos carefully. I also encourage you to ask any questions you may have during the auction to help clarify identification or condition, as I may inadvertently omit information that you as a collector feel is important. If after you receive the item there is any problem at all please let me know BEFORE leaving feedback or leaving a low Item As Described rating. If you do not let me know of a problem I have no way of knowing what may have been wrong and I really do want to sort it out. My email address is I am not able to provide scans of paper items and I have no facility to record / copy any records. Browsing ! Rather than ! e.g. 7" single records, LP's, Books, Toys etc etc. You will not have to wade through hundreds of items that you are perhaps not interested in. CONDITION. The majority of items that I list are between forty and sixty years old. Some are older and some may be a few years younger. I have described the condition of the item in my text but where applicable I have also ticked the 'used' box as even where an item is 'perfect', it is very old and logic says it must have been handled and probably used at some time over the decades! ALL of my AUCTION ITEMS are now listed with basic / second class postage FREE in the UK. They are not actually free to post of course! I have to pay to post them but for UK bidders the price you see at the end of the auction is the total price you pay. DELIVERY TIMES. Although I have ticked the Royal Mail 2nd Class Standard option, please note that this service is reliable and often is unexpectedly fast. Many people in the UK receive their items within 36-48 hours of payment being received. I have also lis... read more

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