Eulalie Osgood Grover [ed.] — Mother Goose

Chicago, P. F. Volland and Co. 1915. First edition. Cloth. The first Volland edition of these classic children's nursery rhymes and verses, with Frederick Richardson's vibrant full-page illustrations. The first Volland edition, arranged and edited by children's author Eulalie Osgood Grover, best known as the creator of reading primers titled The Sunbonnet Babies. First printing, with the gilt lettering 1697 1915 to the lower front board. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Coloured title page vignette and 108 excellent full page illustrations in colour by Frederick Richardson, an American illustrator best remembered for his illustrations of works by L. Frank Baum. Collated, complete. A delightful edition of these English nursery rhymes, told by the imaginary author and character Mother Goose. With four pages on the history of Mother Goose rhymes, with decorative borders. In the publisher's pictorial cloth binding. Externally, smart, with fading to the spine and a few stains to the boards, more notable to the rear. Moderate rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Front hinge cracked to the gutter, but remaining firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the occasional spot or handling mark. Contemporary ownership inscription to front free endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: Frederick Richardson. Very Good .