{"product_id":"1930-first-edition-flower-songs-of-the-seasons-by-cicely-mary-barker-with-music-1","title":"1930 First Edition- Flower Songs of the Seasons by Cicely Mary Barker with Music","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"1030\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"11\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cicely Mary Barker.\u003cbr data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"34\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"47\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eComposer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive Linnell.\u003cbr data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"65\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"75\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower Songs of the Seasons With Music.\u003cbr data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"132\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London and Glasgow: Blackie \u0026amp; Son Limited, [circa 1930]. First Edition.\u003cbr data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"207\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"240\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5 x 7 inches.\u003cbr data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"278\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 pages, with 12 tipped-in colour plates.\u003cbr data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive and very good original illustrated hardcover binding, with light wear, rubbing, and age-toning to the boards and spine, as shown. Hinges good and binding firm. Protected in a removable mylar cover. \u003cbr data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good. Interior remains bright and complete overall, with scattered foxing and age-toning, heavier on the endpapers and occasionally present in the margins, as shown. No writing noted. Small ink stamp of an old bookseller on the last endpaper, as shown.\u003cbr data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with 12 beautiful tipped-in colour plates by Cicely Mary Barker, including \u003cem data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eThe Celandine Fairy\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eThe Speedwell Fairy\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eThe Sloe Fairy\u003c\/em\u003e. Also illustrated with charming black-and-white fairy vignettes. Each flower fairy song is accompanied by music composed by Olive Linnell.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eFlower Songs of the Seasons With Music\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful Cicely Mary Barker work, combining her beloved flower fairy poems and illustrations with musical settings by Olive Linnell. Published by Blackie around 1930, this First Edition gathers seasonal fairy songs for voice and piano, each enriched by Barker’s delicate botanical imagination and unmistakable fairy-world charm. A lovely and collectible example of early 20th-century illustrated children’s books, especially desirable complete with all 12 tipped-in colour plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1925\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cicely Mary Barker (1895-1973) was an English illustrator best known for her Flower Fairies books, whose blend of botanical accuracy and fairy fantasy made her one of the most beloved children’s illustrators of the 20th century. Her work remains highly collectible for its delicate realism, graceful compositions, and enduring charm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48705105887481,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260723flowersongs_01.jpg?v=1784829113","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1930-first-edition-flower-songs-of-the-seasons-by-cicely-mary-barker-with-music-1","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}