{"product_id":"1913-first-edition-our-nursery-rhyme-book-illustrated-by-honor-c-appleton","title":"1913 First Edition - Our Nursery Rhyme Book Illustrated by Honor C. Appleton","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"117\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edited by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLetty Littlewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrank Littlewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Illustrated by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHonor C. Appleton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"301\"\u003eOur Nursery Rhyme Book.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"304\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"318\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, Herbert \u0026amp; Daniel, [1913]. First Edition.\u003cbr data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"355\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 x 6.5 inches.\u003cbr data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"426\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e xiv, 181 pages.\u003cbr data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"457\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original publisher’s grass-green cloth binding, richly decorated in gilt with an elegant Art Nouveau design featuring clocks, birds, and flowing lines; upper edge gilt; a very attractive binding, in very good condition (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.\u003cbr data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"720\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to very good condition; internally clean overall with foxing mainly confined to endpapers and preliminaries as shown; light toning.\u003cbr data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"932\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated with 12 delicate color plates by Honor C. Appleton, each with captioned guards, along with numerous charming line drawings throughout; pictorial title printed in color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 275–350).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eA beautifully produced\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eEdwardian nursery classic, this first edition of \u003cem data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eOur Nursery Rhyme Book\u003c\/em\u003e gathers a rich treasury of traditional rhymes, songs, and children’s lore; from Mother Goose verses to playful games and riddles, the volume captures the imaginative world of early childhood with remarkable completeness; what truly elevates the book is the work of Honor C. Appleton, whose soft, dreamlike illustrations bring a gentle narrative warmth to each page; the decorative gilt binding, with its flowing organic motifs and finely balanced design, is a striking example of early 20th-century gift book artistry; a volume that is as much an object of beauty as it is a literary collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eThe authors: \u003c\/strong\u003eLetty and Frank Littlewood were editors of children’s literature during the early 20th century, known for compiling traditional rhymes and stories into accessible and beautifully produced volumes; their work reflects a desire to preserve oral traditions while presenting them in an appealing printed form for a new generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003eThe illustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003eHonor Charlotte Appleton was a celebrated British illustrator associated with the golden age of children’s book illustration; her work is characterized by soft colors, expressive figures, and a distinctive charm that bridges Victorian sentiment and modern sensibility; her illustrations for nursery rhymes remain among her most enduring and beloved contributions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47640234459385,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260328nurserygreen_01.jpg?v=1774723315","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1913-first-edition-our-nursery-rhyme-book-illustrated-by-honor-c-appleton","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}