1900 Scarce Routledge and Sons Edition - Old Mother Goose, color illustrated

Author: [Unknown]
Title: Old Mother Goose
Publisher: (London), George Routledge & Sons, Limited, no date (1900). First thus.
Language: Text in English.
Size: Large 12 X 10 inches.
Pages: Unpaginated (14 pages).
Binding: Attractive, scarce and good to very good original pictorial cardboards with a striking chromolithograph illustration on the front cover depicting Old Mother Goose as a witch, dressed in a billowing red cloak and pointed hat, flying through the night sky on a large goose, broomstick in hand. The back cover features a similarly whimsical scene of an old woman in traditional attire, riding a white goose against a moonlit backdrop. Spine in red cloth (hinges fine, overall slightly worn, soiled and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in any condition!
Content: Good content (tight, some foxing, toning and staining mainly on the lower edge of some of the pages - as shown).
Illustrations: Beautifully illustrated with full-color chromolithograph illustrations depicting classic nursery rhymes, including "Pat-a-Cake," "Little Boy Blue," "The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe," "Ride a Cock-Horse," and "This Little Piggy." The artwork is highly detailed, evoking the charm and nostalgia of Victorian-era children's books.

Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide). 

The book: A scarce and delightful antique Victorian edition of Old Mother Goose, showcasing a rich collection of nursery rhymes accompanied by beautifully detailed full-page chromolithograph illustrations. This edition, published by George Routledge & Sons, reflects the golden age of illustrated children's literature, capturing the whimsy and timeless appeal of classic rhymes passed down through generations.

The author: The traditional nursery rhymes compiled in Old Mother Goose have origins dating back centuries, with many tracing their roots to oral folklore. The exact authorship is unknown, though various editions have been curated and adapted over time.

The illustrators: The illustrator(s) remain uncredited in this edition, but the detailed artwork bears resemblance to the work of artists active in the late Victorian period, contributing to the lasting legacy of illustrated children's books.