Original artworks from Ladybird books come to auction in Yorkshire

Ladybird books, or rather some of the artworks produced for the much-loved, original pocket-size books, are to be offered by Tennants of Leyburn in two auctions this year – the first on April 28 as part of a sale of books, maps, manuscripts and prints.

The Ladybird imprint was established in 1915 with the aim of providing “pure and healthy” literature…

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