1933 Scarce First Edition - THE JOLLY GNOME by Ida Bohatta.
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Author: BOHATTA-MORPURGO, Ida. (June Head, translator).
Title: THE JOLLY GNOME.
Publisher: London, John Miles Ltd., Amen Corner, EC 4, no date (1933). First UK Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 6 " X 5 ".
Pages: 20 unpaginated pages
Binding: Attractive and good decorated original hardcover binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed and worn - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in any condition!
Content: Good content (tight, light-moderate foxing - mainly on the text pages opposing the illustrations - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with wonderful 10 full-page color plates by Ida Bohatta.
Estimate: (Scarce with practically no other copy available worldwide).
The book: Scarce and attractive First UK edition of THE JOLLY GNOME by Ida Bohatta.
The author/illustrator: Ida Bohatta (born April 15, 1900 in Vienna; † November 14, 1992 ibid), also Ida Bohatta-Morpurgo, was an Austrian children's book illustrator and author.