Original Nursery Rhymes with Variations, Anne Hope — 1st Edition

£17.99

Original Nursery Rhymes with Variations, Anne Hope — 1st Edition

Name: Original Nursery Rhymes with Variations, Anne Hope — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4711
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Publication: Sevenoaks, J. Salmon Ltd., c. 1950

Formatting: Small 8vo, pp. [32].

Condition Report: Good. The original card covers exhibit moderate age-toning and light soiling overall, with slight wear to the extremities and some minor creasing. The spine ends show typical rubbing and minor splitting associated with delicate card bindings. Internally, the binding remains secure, though a pronounced tidemark (water stain) is visible at the lower hinge of the inside front cover, extending onto the title page. The pages are otherwise generally clean with only occasional spotting.

Catalogue Note: This charming mid-century children's book presents traditional nursery rhymes alongside inventive variations penned by Anne Hope. It features vibrant full-colour illustrations opposite the text on every opening, charmingly executed by Flora White and Lorna Steele.

Early printings in this original card format, particularly those preceding the later Favourite Nursery Rhymes reissues, are increasingly scarce on the open market.

A delightful mid-twentieth-century reimagining of classic childhood verses. In Original Nursery Rhymes with Variations, Anne Hope playfully expands upon familiar tales, offering new, whimsical conclusions that breathe fresh life into old favourites. Paired with the vivid and evocative illustrations of Flora White and Lorna Steele, this scarce little volume remains a captivating piece of nostalgic children's literature.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Anne Hope

Book Publisher: J. Salmon Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Children's

Genre: Children's Poetry & Anthologies

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 32

Book Publication Year: 1950

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Card Covers

Illustrator: Flora White and Lorna Steele

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom

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