Pied Flycatcher Tengmalm's Owl first serialised in the Strand

first serialised in the Strand Magazine before appearing in book form in 1908

" encapsulated the spirit of selflessness and national unity that Churchill sought to inspire

The title page verso carries the proper “First printing 1935” statement

original and hand -finished chromolithographs are from 1892 Illustrating nearly 300 salmon

Portal was then at the summit of British air command

Pied Flycatcher Tengmalm's Owl first serialised in the StrandArtist: Alexander Francis Lydon Engraver: Benjamin Fawcett Date: 1870 Style: Hand Coloured Prints Paper Size: Approximately 26cm x 17cm 10 x 6. 5 inches Description: The illustrations were designed by Alexander Francis Lydon and produced by the noted printer and engraver Benjamin Fawcett at his workshop in Driffield, Yorkshire. Fawcetts plates were created using multiple engraved wood blocks, with separate colours printed in succession before being