#134

Sixteen-Volume Set, Book Trails, Owned by Shirley Temple as a Young Child
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10" (25 cm.) x 7". The first edition 1928 set is presented in original binding of two books for each volume, each with ornate deeply embossed cover. The volumes are arranged according to the growing age of the child, Volume I being named "Baby Feet" and Volume 8 being "The Trail Blazers". Each is filled with wonderful stories, poems, folk tales, and accompanied by beautiful artwork by noted artists. Published by Shepard & Lawrence, 1928. Excellent condition. The set is shown in a private photograph (see opposite page) featuring the bookshelves in young Shirley's bedroom at the time.