Edith Nesbit — The Toys and Games ABC

London, Ernest Nister, 1898 . First edition. Paperback. The very scarce first edition of this charming picture book from beloved author Edith Nesbit, illustrated throughout in colour. A very scarce first edition.A delightful children's poem, arranged in four line stanzas.The work of celebrated children's author Edith Nesbit, best remembered for such works as 'Five Children and It', 'The Railway Children', and 'The Enchanted Castle&apos.Illustrated throughout in colour, and in the publisher's original pictorial paper wraps.Dated 1898 via the British Library.Nister Number 251.With a contemporary inscription to the head of the first page.A very scarce late nineteenth century work. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Handling marks to wrap perimeters, with rear wrap lightly age toned. Internally, firmly bound. Contemporary inscription to head of the first page. Page age toned due to paper type, with light handling marks. Ink inscription to one further leaf. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .