Bessie Hitch — Wise Sayings for Wee Folks

London; New York, Ernest Nister; E. P. Dutton & Co, c1902. First edition. Cloth. Bessie Hitch's charming collection of proverbs for children, a colourfully illustrated first edition copy of this very scarce work. The first edition of this very scarce work.A charming anthology of proverbs, collecting thirty-five juvenile proverbs to educate and entertain children. Illustrated to each page, twelve of which are in colour.The delightful illustrations are by Bessie Hitch, who also published 'Wee Folks Alphabet&apos.Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the University of Cambridge Libraries. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, smart. Light handling marks to the boards. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Bookseller's label to the front paste down. Ink inscription to the verso of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Bessie Hitch. Very Good Indeed .