Old Stories Retold, Series 1 and 2, Charles H. Kelly, 1897.  This two volume set is first edition [published date 1897 for series 1 and 1902 for series 2].  It is part of a private collection and set of similar children’s rare books at auction end November / early December. These copies are in g/vg condition, with bumping/rubbing to spine and tanned pages ends. Bookseller inscriptions from late eighties asking £60 for the 2 vols. Also a gift inscription. All neat – no other writing. The binding is open on series 1 but no loose pages. Series 2 in vg condition with some foxing and tan but clear text.  Lots of b/w illustrations. Decorated cloth boards (for guidance on the grading of this book, please see below).  Interesting pair.

Old Stories Retold, Charles H. Kelly, 1897