Vintage 1922 Bannertail: The Story of a Gray Squirrel by Ernest Thompson Seton Illustrated 1st Edition
This is a 1922 first edition of Bannertail: The Story of a Gray Squirrel by Ernest Thompson Seton, one of North America's pioneering naturalists, wildlife artists, and authors. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, this delightful woodland tale follows the adventures of Bannertail, a young gray squirrel, combining engaging storytelling with Seton's keen observations of nature.
The book is richly illustrated with 100 drawings by Ernest Thompson Seton, including numerous full-page plates and charming decorative chapter headings throughout. Seton's illustrations perfectly capture the personalities and movements of woodland animals and remain among the finest examples of early twentieth-century wildlife art.
The original brown cloth publisher's binding is attractively decorated in gilt with squirrels in motion and features a mounted pictorial illustration on the front cover. The book also retains the decorative gilt spine lettering and remains an especially handsome example for collectors of natural history, children's literature, or Ernest Thompson Seton.
Details
- Author: Ernest Thompson Seton
- Title: Bannertail: The Story of a Gray Squirrel
- Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York
- Year: 1922
- First edition
- Hardcover in original illustrated gilt cloth
- 265 pages
- Illustrated with 100 drawings by the author
- Measures approximately 5 7/8 inches by 7 7/8 inches
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The binding is clean and attractive with bright gilt decoration and only light signs of handling. The hinges are sound and the text block remains tight.
The original owner's name is written on the front endpaper. Two pages show a light stain caused by a card that was stored between them for many years. Aside from this localized blemish, the pages are generally clean with only light age toning, and the illustrations remain crisp and attractive.
A lovely collectible copy of one of Ernest Thompson Seton's enduring wildlife classics, appealing to collectors of illustrated books, natural history, children's literature, and early twentieth-century Americana.