1925 Rare Book - Nursery Rhyme illustrated by Margaret W. Tarrant
(Description)
Author: Margaret W. Tarrant, illustrator.
Title: Nursery Rhymes.
Publisher: London, Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, [n.d., ca. 1920]. Tenth Edition.
Language: Text in English
Size: 8.5" X 6.5".
Pages: xviii- 340 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Very good original decorative full cloth binding with an illustrated paste-down of a nursery rhyme scene on the front cover (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Good content (tight, foxing throughout - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with 48 color plates by Margaret W. Tarran, including 'Little Miss Muffet,' 'Old Mother Hubbard,' 'Pat-a-cake, Pat-a-cake,' 'Jack and Jill,' and 'Little Bo-Peep.'
The book: This charming book of nursery rhymes is a wonderful example of early 20th-century children's literature. The book contains classic rhymes that have been cherished by generations, each accompanied by the whimsical and beautifully detailed illustrations of Margaret W. Tarrant. Rhymes included are 'Little Miss Muffet,' 'Old Mother Hubbard,' 'Pat-a-cake, Pat-a-cake,' and 'Jack and Jill,' among many others.
The Author and illustrator: Margaret Winifred Tarrant (1888-1959) was a British illustrator known for her depictions of fairies, children, and religious subjects. She worked primarily in watercolor and was one of the leading illustrators of children's books in the early 20th century. Tarrant's illustrations were widely recognized for their charm and the delicate way in which they brought classic stories and rhymes to life.