The Big Book of Nursery Rhymes
London: Blackie and Son, 1903?
ROBINSON, Charles.
Edited by Walter Jerrold, this edition is distinctive for the vibrant and energetic drawings; each nursery rhyme in this large collection is illustrated, and the full-page colour plates feature some joyfully rendered eccentric characters. A 'must-have' last century accesory for the picture perfect grandparent. Delightful.
Item #535Quarto, six colour plates (including the fronstispiece) and 12 plates in Robinson's distinctive three colour style; publisher's cloth, gilt spine ornament, blind blocked front board. A child has coloured one of the thousands of line drawn ornaments in crayon, previous owner's Chistmas gift insciption on front free endpaper, otherwise clean and bright throughout, an excellent copy.
Price (AUD): $475.00 other currencies
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