Alfred Scott-Gatty — Domestic Ditties
London, C. Arthur Pearson, [1901]. First edition. Hardback. The first edition of this scarce musical children's work in the publisher's original paper-covered boards, with verses and music by Alfred Scott-Gatty and heavily illustrated throughout by J.S. Scott-Gatty. In the publisher's original paper-covered boards.With verses and music by Alfred Scott-Gatty. Illustrated throughout by J.S. Scott-Gatty. Comprised of six songs with lyrics and sheet music: The Baby; The Bull; A Domestic Tragedy; Our Family; Inquisitive Tom, and The House Dog. In the publisher's original paper-covered boards. Externally, generally smart with edge wear and loss of paper to extremities of boards. Large tear to paper along front joint, hinge not affected. Tape repair to spine. Discolouration and the odd mark to the boards. Front hinge cracked but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: J.S. Scott-Gatty. Very Good .