Fred E. Weatherly — Touch and Go

London; New York, Ernest Nister; E. P. Dutton & Co, c1900. Cloth. A beautiful Victorian children's work, illustrated with colour chromolithograph transformation plates, a unique work. A collection of charming children's verses.Illustrated with eight colour chromolithographed transformation plates, all in perfect working order. Some of the pulling tabs are a little worn, with some loss to the first one.Written by Frederic Weatherly, known for his lyrical poetry, including the best known 'Danny Boy&apos.Undated, dated c1900 from WorldCat. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some marks and rubbing. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Small ringmark to the rear board. Internally, disbound, due to the delicate binding method. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots. A little edgewear to some pages. First plate with a closed tear to the tail, not affecting image, and a little loss to the pulling tab. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .