Background / Provenance:

Bryan O’Brien was a mid-20th-century storyteller known in Commonwealth publishing for children’s adventure and animal narratives, often printed by Whitcombe & Tombs, a major New Zealand-connected publisher active across Australasia and Britain. Books from this imprint were widely used in schools and family libraries and are now collected for their period illustration styles and regional publishing history. This title forms part of a small sequence of O’Brien story collections, identifiable by consistent typography, illustrated plates, and Whitcombe & Tombs title devices. Early printings from this publisher are increasingly sought after because many were heavily read by children and rarely survive intact.

Details:

• Title: More Stories
• Author: Bryan O’Brien
• Publisher: Whitcombe & Tombs Limited
• Format: Hardback
• Printed: Made and printed in Great Britain
• Language: English
• Era: Mid-20th century
• Illustrated: Yes
• Genre: Children’s stories / animal stories

Condition:

Good vintage condition. General age wear to cover edges and corners. Light surface marks and handling wear consistent with age. Interior pages clean with normal age toning. Binding intact and functional.

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