Children's pleasures is a delightful treasury of children's toys, games and books from past and present. With more than 350 illustrations in colour and black-and-white, it is full of unexpected details covering childhood activities from birth to adolescence. Originating from the Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood, the book draws on the world's largest display of toys and a huge library of children's books, using these unique resources to set the scene for a fascinating commentary on growing up. Images of childhood are a ...
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Children's pleasures is a delightful treasury of children's toys, games and books from past and present. With more than 350 illustrations in colour and black-and-white, it is full of unexpected details covering childhood activities from birth to adolescence. Originating from the Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood, the book draws on the world's largest display of toys and a huge library of children's books, using these unique resources to set the scene for a fascinating commentary on growing up. Images of childhood are a powerful source of nostalgia for many adults and these pages are full of familiar memories - from story-book heroes and heroines to everyone's favourite teddy bear or doll. Short, highly illustrated sections survey the many activities and possessions that have brought enjoyment to children through the ages. Children's Pleasures can be read as a continuous story, dipped into or used for reference. It also includes a comprehensive bibliography and listing of the world's major collections of childhood memorabilia.
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Seller's Description:
Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Fine in near fine jacket. Many illustrations, mostly in color. 186 pages. Slim 4to, red cloth, d.w. (London): V & A Publications, (1996). Fine in near fine dust wrapper.
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As New in As New dust jacket. 1851771743. 350illustrations. 186p. New book. Toys and games and books of childhood from the collection of the "world's largest display of toys and a huge library of children's books at the Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood. "; 4to.
