1913 Mother Goose 1ed ARTHUR RACKHAM Nursery Rhymes Humpty Dumpty Jack & Jill

1913 Mother Goose 1^ed ARTHUR RACKHAM Nursery Rhymes Humpty Dumpty Jack & Jill

“Mother Goose: The Old Nursery Rhymes,” compiled and illustrated by Arthur Rackham, is a nostalgic compilation of nursery rhymes that have echoed through generations. Rackham, a renowned illustrator, handpicked these rhymes from his own cherished childhood memories, ensuring a selection of well-loved and recognized verses. Readers will find delight in familiar lines from “Humpty Dumpty,” “Jack and Jill,” “Mary had a little lamb,” and many more. Enhanced with 13 color plates and 67 in-text illustrations by Rackham, the collection encapsulates the whimsical essence of each rhyme.

Notably, this first American edition extends the anthology, nearly doubling its size from 162 to 277 nursery rhymes, offering a richer selection compared to its London counterpart. A scarce and highly desirable edition.

Item number: #41313

Price: $499

RACKHAM, Arthur (Illus.)

Mother Goose: The Old Nursery Rhymes

New York: The Century Co., 1913. First US Edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • xxiii, [3], 3-262
  • 80 illustrations
    • 13 color plates (includes frontispiece and title page)
    • 67 in-text illustrations
  • Edition Note(s): First US Edition.
    • Larger page size than London edition.
    • Title Page: Sampler design printed in color. (Not in the First London Edition.)
    • Title Page: “New York: The Century Co.”
    • Copyright: “Published, October, 1913”
    • Contents expanded from 162 nursery rhymes to 277.
  • References: Latimore/Haskell, pg. 40-41; Riall, pg. 115-116
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Hardcover, secure
    • Pictorial cloth
  • Size: ~ 9.5in X 7.5in (24cm x 18.5cm)

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