1905 Scarce First Edition - Little Blue Rabbit and his Adventures by Cyril F. Austin, Illustrated by Hilda Austin.
(Description)
Author: Cyril F. Austin. Hilda Austin, illustrator.
Title: Little Blue Rabbit and His Adventures.
Publisher : London: Ernest Nister. New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., no date (1905). First Edition. No. 1873.
Language: Text in English
Size: 5" X 5".
Pages: Unpaginated.
Binding: Attractive and very good original hardcover with red cloth spine and illustrated front cover (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright and tight, rare light foxing or toning to edges - as shown). Original endpapers with nice rabbit motifs.
Illustrations: Complete with all the full-color illustrations throughout, including the frontispiece and internal images, picturing scenes of the Little Blue Rabbit’s adventures.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies for sale worldwide).
The book: A charming children's book that tells the whimsical adventures of the Little Blue Rabbit. It captures a playful narrative with vibrant illustrations by Hilda Austin. A delightful addition to any collection of early 20th-century children's literature.
The author: Cyril F. Austin, a writer of children's books, collaborated with his sister, Hilda Austin, to produce stories in the "Little Mother Stories" series, bringing joy to young readers with animal adventures.
The Illustrator: Hilda Austin, an illustrator known for her soft, endearing depictions of animals, particularly rabbits, brings a whimsical and gentle touch to this book.