Mother Hubbard and her Dog, Marcus Ward's Royal Illuminated Nursery Rhymes

  • Edinburgh, Scotland: William P Nimmo, 1873
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Edinburgh, Scotland: William P Nimmo, 1873. 6 leaves (2 unnumbered text leaves, 4 unnumbered leaves of plates of color illustrations). Tells the classic poem of "Mother Hubbard and her Dog". One interior front and back cover is printed music for the poem. The four leaves of color illustrations are illuminated and each showcases a different verse of the poem. The images are captioned with phrases like "Ye Dame Bryngeth Hys Coffyn[sic]" and "Ye Doggie Readeth Ye News[sic]". Measures 7 3/" x 5 1/2" Edge wear and toning due to age. Sewing repair to binding. Inscription by previous owner. Back interior cover page has partially separated from the wrapper.

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