First published in 1780, this was by far the most comprehensive and influential compilation of nursery rhymes. It is here that many of today's favorite rhymes make their first appearance in print, including "Hush-a-by-baby," "Ding dong bell," "High diddle diddle," and "Jack and Gill." Illustrated throughout with 52 delightful wood engravings by Thomas Bewick--long considered the finest of English wood engravers--this facsimile edition is bound in a copy of the gold-flecked Dutch floral paper similar to the original binding ...
Read More
First published in 1780, this was by far the most comprehensive and influential compilation of nursery rhymes. It is here that many of today's favorite rhymes make their first appearance in print, including "Hush-a-by-baby," "Ding dong bell," "High diddle diddle," and "Jack and Gill." Illustrated throughout with 52 delightful wood engravings by Thomas Bewick--long considered the finest of English wood engravers--this facsimile edition is bound in a copy of the gold-flecked Dutch floral paper similar to the original binding and presented in a handsome slipcase.
Read Less
Add this copy of Mother Goose's Melody to cart. $65.95, very good condition, Sold by Book Alley rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pasadena, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Bodleian Library, University of.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good in Good-plus slipcase. Slipcase shows light shelfwear. Gently used with NO markings in text; binding is tight. Pasadena's finest independent new and used bookstore since 1992.
Add this copy of Mother Goose's Melody to cart. $147.69, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Bodleian Library, University o.