Description: A Bright CopyTHE STORY OF MOTHER GOOSEIllustrated by Frank Adams[circa 1911]First edition of this evocatively illustrated MOTHER GOOSE book, a scarce and highly-sought version in particularly nice condition.Near fine."Old MOTHER GOOSE, when / She wanted to wander / Would ride through the air / On a very fine gander." Noted for his skill as a landscape painter, Frank Adams gives his lovely nursery rhyme illustrations a lush sense of depth, and his cheerful characters are evocative of Cecil Aldin. A lovely edition, with an amusing gift inscription in French. London, Glasgow, Bombay: Blackie and Son Limited, [circa 1911]. 11'' x 8.25''. Original red cloth-backed boards with color pictorial paste-on. Color pictorial endpapers of the arrival of MOTHER GOOSE. Color pictorial frontispiece with 11 full-page color plates and numerous in-text black and white illustrations. [13] leaves, folded at fore-edges. Early gift inscription in French to first blank that translates to "To the craziest of all English babies / Buttercup." Binding with light edgewear, small spot of soil to spine; boards a touch bowed at outer edges. Leaves sharp and bright. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 660 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
End Time: 2025-01-03T04:11:07.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Author: Adams, Frank
Publisher: Blackie and Son Limited
Year Printed: 1911
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
