Mother Goose. The Old Nursery Rhymes. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
London: William Heinemann, (1913). Limited edition, no. 916 of 1,100 copies signed by Rackham, from a total edition of 1,130. 4to. (xii), 159, (1) pp. ed. Later binding in green half morocco over matching cloth sides, spine with raised bands, gilt lettered direct to two panels (and dated at the foot), a gilt device to the other compartments, top edge gilt. 14 tipped in plates with captioned tissues, 13 in colour, plus numerous black and white illustrations throughout. Sunning to the spine and a small strip to the leather at the head of the upper board, browning to the half title, otherwise very good. Latimore and Haskell, pp.40-41. Riall, p.115. Item #40640
Price: £1,450.00