R. Caldecott's Picture Book No. 1; Containing : the Diverting History of John Gilpin, the Three Jovial Huntsmen, And, an Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog

Published by Frederick Warne & Col, Ltd. N.D., London, England

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Seller: S. Howlett-West Books (Member ABAA), Modesto, CA, U.S.A.S. Howlett-West Books (Member ABAA)

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C1930's. This is a small format hardback book (approx. 5.5" x 4.75"). The book is in Very Good- condition and has a Fair only dust jacket. The book is in generally clean condition. There is a noticeable bump to the top spine end with tearing to both spine joints. The bottom spine end has a bit of light bumping as well. The text pages are mostly clean and bright. The price clipped dust jacket has chips missing, several edge tears of different sizes, spots of foxing, and general wear and tear. "Randolph Caldecott (22 March 1846 — 12 February 1886) was a prolific British artist and illustrator who illustrated novels and accounts of foreign travel, made humorous drawings depicting hunting and fashionable life, drew cartoons, made sketches of the Houses of Parliament inside and out, and exhibited sculptures and paintings in oil and watercolour in the Royal Academy. He is most famous for his illustrations of children's books, for transforming the style of book illustration, and for his continuing influence on illustrators of children's books." (from Wikipedia); B&W and Color Illustrations; 87p. pages; Pictured 6/27/26.…

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Title
R. Caldecott's Picture Book No. 1; Containing : the Diverting History of John Gilpin, the Three Jovial Huntsmen, And, an Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog
Author
Caldecott, Randolph
Publisher
Frederick Warne & Col, Ltd. N.D., London, England
Condition
Very Good-
Dust jacket
Fair
Binding
Hardcover
Illustrator
Illustrated by Randolph Caldecott
Edition
Later Printing.

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S. Howlett-West Books was established in 1996, but the owner, Stephanie has been in the book business for over 25 years. Besides her full time work as a book dealer/compiler of price guides, she writes articles on the subject of Science Fiction for several trade magazines. She is a collector and reader of first edition science fiction in her spare time.

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