F. E. Weatherly — Goosey Gander
London, Hildesheimer & Faulkner, 1884 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this charming children's tale, illustrated with vibrant chromolithographs. The first edition.The work of English lawyer, author, lyricist and broadcaster Frederic Weatherly.Illustrated with eight chromolithographs, and further vignette illustrations. These are the work of English artist Jane Mary Dealy.Collated, complete.With a contemporary owner's presentation inscription to the front free endpaper. In the publisher's original cloth backed paper covered boards. Bumping to back strip head and tail. Handling marks to boards, which are age toned. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Light handling marks throughout. Good . Ill.: Jane M. Dealy. Good .