• Little Henry & His Bearer Boosy Mrs Sherwood HC c1880s Prize 1902 Subiaco
  • Little Henry & His Bearer Boosy Mrs Sherwood HC c1880s Prize 1902 Subiaco
  • Little Henry & His Bearer Boosy Mrs Sherwood HC c1880s Prize 1902 Subiaco
  • Little Henry & His Bearer Boosy Mrs Sherwood HC c1880s Prize 1902 Subiaco
  • Little Henry & His Bearer Boosy Mrs Sherwood HC c1880s Prize 1902 Subiaco
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Little Henry & His Bearer Boosy Mrs Sherwood HC c1880s Prize 1902 Subiaco

Little Henry & His Bearer Boosy Mrs Sherwood HC c1880s Prize 1902 Subiaco

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Key Details:

  • Title: Little Henry and His Bearer Boosy

  • Author: Mrs Sherwood

  • Publisher: Oliphant, Anderson & Ferrier, Edinburgh and London

  • Year of Publication: c.1880s

  • Edition: Victorian era edition

  • Format: Hardcover with decorative cloth binding

  • Pages: 62

  • Language: English

  • Genre: Religious Fiction / Children's Literature / Missionary Stories

Mini Story or Hook:
Awarded in 1902 to a young student of the Presbyterian Sabbath School in Subiaco, this book is a treasured relic of Australia’s early Federation-era education and religious life. Mrs Sherwood’s Little Henry and His Bearer Boosy—a moral tale set in colonial India—was once a Sunday School staple. This edition, likely from the 1880s, is a poignant example of Victorian values in children’s literature, with a beautifully illustrated cloth cover and heartfelt message within.

Condition:
Condition: Fair to Good – see detailed notes below.

This is a charming antique edition with real historical charm:

  • Richly illustrated Victorian cloth cover with stylised leaf and floral motifs.

  • Inner cover bears a dated presentation plate: "Awarded to Dick Barstow, Infant Class, Subiaco Presbyterian Sabbath School, 24 Sept 1902."

  • Binding shows wear, with the rear hinge starting to loosen (see last image).

  • Pages show some foxing and toning, consistent with age.

  • A tight, complete copy with engraved frontispiece.
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