1930 First Edition - Flower Songs of the Seasons by Cicely Mary Barker with Music.
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Author: Cicely Mary Barker. Olive Linnell, composer.
Title: Flower Songs of the Seasons With Music.
Publisher: London and Glasgow, Blackie & Son Limited, 1930. First Edition.
Size: 9.5" X 7.5".
Pages: 48 pages with 12 tipped-in color plates.
Binding: Attractive and very good original hardcover binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed and worn - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining, gift note of a previous owner on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: This complete edition is richly illustrated by Cicely Mary Barker, featuring 12 beautiful color plates of her famous flower fairies. Each plate is accompanied by corresponding sheet music composed by Olive Linnell.
The book: Flower Songs of the Seasons by Cicely Mary Barker is a delightful work that pairs the artist's beloved flower fairies with music by Olive Linnell. The book includes seasonal poems and fairies such as "The Celandine Fairy" and "The Speedwell Fairy," with corresponding sheet music for voice and piano. Published in 1930, this edition is a charming example of early 20th-century children's book illustration and artistry. Barker's intricate depictions of fairies have enchanted readers for generations, making this book a prized collectible.
The author: Cicely Mary Barker (1895-1973) was an English illustrator best known for her depictions of fairies and her iconic Flower Fairies series. Barker's fairy illustrations are characterized by their delicate realism, drawing inspiration from the natural world. Her works remain highly collectible and beloved by both children and adults alike.