Little Chicks and Baby Tricks, Ida Waugh — 1st Edition

£135.00

Little Chicks and Baby Tricks, Ida Waugh — 1st Edition

Name: Little Chicks and Baby Tricks, Ida Waugh — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5965
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Publication: London, Griffith-Farran & Co., 1886.

Formatting: 4to, unpaginated.

Condition Report: Good. The book is tightly bound in its original pictorial paper-covered boards with a cloth spine. The binding remains remarkably firm, though it exhibits expected wear for a children's book of this vintage, notably rubbing to the corners resulting in board exposure, minor fraying to the spine extremities, and a moderate patch of paper loss to the right edge of the rear board. The boards retain a pleasing brightness despite some scattered scuffing, edge wear, and light surface soiling. Internally, the book is exceptionally well-preserved; the text block is clean and free from significant foxing, presenting the chromolithographic illustrations with wonderful vibrancy.

Catalogue Note: First U.K. Edition. This delightful Victorian volume features the enchanting work of celebrated illustrator Ida Waugh. While an American edition was issued concurrently by E.P. Dutton, this British imprint remains notably scarce on the open market, with very few surviving copies appearing in commerce today.

The volume is profusely illustrated throughout with Waugh's characteristic colour and tinted lithographs, capturing the innocence and playful mischief of childhood. The charming dedication page and the vibrant depiction of 'Boy Blue's Letter' stand as excellent examples of the Golden Age of book illustration, making this a highly desirable survival for collectors of Victorian juvenilia.

Step back into the Victorian nursery with Little Chicks and Baby Tricks, a beautifully illustrated collection of children's verses brought to life by the celebrated artist Ida Waugh. Filled with endearing depictions of rosy-cheeked toddlers, beloved dolls, and playful farmyard animals, this enchanting volume captures the timeless innocence of childhood. It serves as a delightful treasure for collectors of Golden Age illustration and antique children's literature alike.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Ida Waugh

Book Publisher: Griffith-Farran & Co.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Children's Poetry & Anthologies

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1886

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Ida Waugh

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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