Gertrude Bone — Children&Apos;S Children
London, Duckworth & Co, 1908 . First edition. Vellum. A signed, limited edition of Muirhead Bone's beautifully illustrated children's work, produced in collaboration with his wife, author Gertrude Bone. No. 148 of 215 copies of this limited edition, signed by the illustrator, Muirhead Bone.'Children's Children' was the product of a collaboration between Edwardian era short story writer Gertrude Bone, and her husband, the printmaker and draughtsman, Sir Muirhead Bone. Both collaborated on a number of works including Old Spain and Days in Old Spain.Illustrated with a frontispiece and with further full page and vignette illustrations from Muirhead Bone throughout. Collated, complete.A charming limited edition children's tale. In the publisher's original paper vellum binding, with gilt detailing. Bump to back strip tail, otherwise externally excellent. Light handling marks to board perimeters. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: Muirhead Bone. Near Fine .
