{"product_id":"1904-scarce-linen-book-mother-hubbard-and-her-dog-color-illustrated","title":"1904 Scarce Linen Book - Mother Hubbard and her Dog, Color Illustrated","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"97\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anonymous.\u003cbr data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eMother Hubbard and her Dog.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"168\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York, McLoughlin Bros., circa 1904. First thus. \u003cbr data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"211\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"224\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5 x 9.5 inches.\u003cbr data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"285\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpaginated (14 pages).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive and very good publisher’s glazed pictorial linen (rag book), printed in colours on both covers. Light dusting and gentle wear consistent with age and use, with some soft creasing to extremities as shown. A well-preserved and visually striking example under a protective, removable mylar cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean - as shown). The linen pages remain clean and supple, with only light, even toning. No significant tears or losses noted. A charming survival in notably solid condition for a children’s linen book of this period. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Profusely illustrated throughout with full-page color plates and line drawings heightened with red. The illustrations are bright, lively, and exceptionally well-preserved, capturing the humour and whimsy of the classic nursery rhyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 275 - USD 350).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eA delightful and increasingly scarce example of McLoughlin Brothers’ celebrated linen (or “rag”) books, \u003cem data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eMother Hubbard and her Dog\u003c\/em\u003e represents a charming chapter in early American children’s publishing. Produced circa 1904, this large-format edition was designed for durability, printed entirely on linen to withstand repeated handling by young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eThe familiar nursery rhyme unfolds across richly illustrated pages, blending humor with a slightly mischievous edge characteristic of Victorian and Edwardian children’s literature. The bold, colourful imagery paired with decorative line work creates a visually engaging experience that remains as appealing today as when first issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eMcLoughlin’s linen books were both practical and artistic objects, and surviving copies in such appealing condition are increasingly difficult to find. This example stands as a fine representative of their ingenuity and enduring charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe tale of Mother Hubbard is a traditional English nursery rhyme, first published in the early 19th century. Its enduring popularity lies in its playful narrative and memorable rhythm, which have captivated generations of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003eThe publisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eMcLoughlin Brothers, active in New York from the mid-19th to the early 20th century, was a pioneer\u003c\/span\u003e in colour printing for children’s books in America. Renowned for their innovative production methods, they popularized linen books, durable, washable, and vividly illustrated, making them highly collectible today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48260219699449,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/motherhubbard_01.jpg?v=1775554565","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1904-scarce-linen-book-mother-hubbard-and-her-dog-color-illustrated","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}