Antique Book 1913-Penelope's Experiences

Updated September 19, 2026

Lot number11715
CategoryAntiques & Furniture
AuctionDalkeith Consignment Auction
DateOctober 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Auction houseThe Angry Leprechaun Auctions & Appraisals
LocationDalkeith, ON

Title: Penelope’s Experiences in Scotland Author: Kate Douglas Wiggin Illustrator: Charles E. Brock Publisher: Gay and Hancock Ltd London Place & Date: 1913 London Edition: Pocket edition 1913 Cover: Hard Cover no jacket Condition Overall condition is very good. First two inner pages are cut with a sticker applied. The spine is in good condition with no separations. Yellowing of pages. Description: "Penelope's Experiences in Scotland" was published in 1913 by Gay and Hancock Ltd. The book is a collection of travel memoirs by Kate Douglas Wiggin, following Penelope Hamilton and her friends as they explore Scotland. The book features illustrations by Charles E. Brock. The book is a classic piece of literature that details Penelope's adventures and observations while traveling in Scotland, including her experiences with Edinburgh society, the Scottish countryside, and local customs. It's a well-regarded work that provides a glimpse into Scottish life at the time.

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