1919 Rare First Edition - The Hole and Corner Book by Nancy and Bessie Parker.
(Description)
Author: Bessie Parker. Nancy Parker, illustrator.
Title: The Hole and Corner Book
Publisher: London & Edinburgh, W. & R. Chambers, no date (circa 1919). First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: Oblong 13" X 9".
Pages: Unpaginated.
Binding: Attractive and good to very good original pictorial hardcover binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with beautiful sepia-toned animal illustrations, including scenes of baby birds, squirrels, hares, and other animals in their natural environments. The artwork adds to the whimsical charm of the book, and each full-page illustration complements the accompanying verses.
Estimate: (USD 250 - USD 500).
The book: Attractive First Edition of The Hole and Corner Book - a delightful collection of animal verses by B. Parker, brought to life by the engaging illustrations of Nancy Parker. Aimed at younger audiences, the stories are both educational and heartwarming, depicting various animals in domestic and wild settings. This edition captures the early 20th-century fascination with nature and animals in children’s literature.
The author: Bessie Parker, known for her children’s literature, often collaborated with her sister Nancy Parker on animal-themed books.
The illustrator: Nancy Parker was a skilled illustrator whose work frequently graced the pages of early 20th-century children's books, bringing the animal kingdom to life with detailed and expressive illustrations.