[AUNT LOUISA] VALENTINE, Laura.

The Globe Alphabet. Aunt Louisa’s London Toy Books.

London: Frederick Warne & Co., circa 1880.

First Edition.

VERY SCARCE TITLE

“Aunt Louisa” was the pseudonym of Laura Valentine who wrote several children’s titles for Frederick Warne during the 1880’s. This alphabet features a 'K' for Kangaroo with the following mnemonic passage for young readers: “K stands for Kangaroos, sitting and leaping; Hunters to kill them a keen watch are keeping”.

Beautifully illustrated high Victorian book for children. This copy bears the publisher’s archive stamp to the second leaf.

Item #1646

Original decorated wrappers, 230 x 270mm., six full-page chromolithographic plates and five pages letterpress, wrappers repaired, a lovely example.

Price (AUD): $750.00  other currencies