J. M. D. Meiklejohn — The Golden Primer, Part I

London, William Blackwood and Sons, 1884 . First edition. Paperback. The scarce first edition of the first part of this charming children's educational work by J. M. D. Meiklejohn, illustrated throughout by Walter Crane. The scarce first edition of this work.Part I only of a two part work. Part II was published the following year.John Miller Dow Meiklejohn was a Scottish academic, journalist and author known for writing school books. This delightful work was intended to be an entertaining and educational work for children, aiding in their reading skills.Illustrated with thirteen full colour illustrations, alongside further vignettes by English artist and book illustrator Walter Crane. He is considered to be the most influential, and among the most prolific, children's book creators of his generation.Collated, complete.Faint and small former owner's inscriptions to front wrap heads. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Losses of paper to back strip and to joints, front wrap somewhat tenderly held to head only. Wraps age toned, with significant spotting. Inscriptions to front wrap head. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned due to paper type, with significant spotting and instances of foxing throughout. Good Only . Ill.: Walter Crane. Good Only .