Vintage 1951 "The Friendship Book of Francis Gay" - A Thought for Every Day - D.C. Thomson
Condition:
Used – Good vintage condition. Structurally sound with signs of age-appropriate wear. Please see full description and photos.
Description:
Up for sale is a charming vintage copy of
The Friendship Book of Francis Gay
, published for the year 1951. This beautifully bound edition is a daily devotional-style book offering a reflective thought or short story for every day of the year. A timeless piece filled with heartwarming anecdotes, Christian themes, and moral reflections, originally issued by D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd. and John Leng & Co. Ltd. in the UK.
Details:
Title:
The Friendship Book of Francis Gay
Year:
1951
Publisher:
D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd. / John Leng & Co. Ltd.
Binding:
Hardback – two-tone faux leather cover with embossed gold and brown Art Deco-inspired detailing
Pages:
Daily entries for the entire year, including full-page photographic plates and illustrations
Size:
Approx. 7.25 x 4.75 inches
Inscription:
Handwritten dedication on inside cover:
“To Lily, From M Bew, With love”
Condition Notes:
Front and back covers in very good shape, with minimal edge wear
Binding is intact and firm
Inner pages show expected age toning and foxing, particularly on the inside covers (see photos)
No missing pages; all content legible and well-preserved
Some photographic plates intact, including “Highland Laddie” and “The Job” by Wayfarer
This book makes a thoughtful gift or a collectible keepsake for vintage book lovers, those interested in post-war British religious literature, or fans of daily devotional reading.
Shipping:
Will be carefully packed and shipped with protective materials to preserve its condition during transit.