John L Mee Illustrator John Rae (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 5th or later Edition. Morality lessons for children provided by a wise old frog to 3 youngsters. Unpaginated, illustrated throughout in full color by renowned American book artist John Rae (1882-1963), whose signature (facsimile?) appears on ffep & rear endpaper in black ink, lined through in blue ink. Orig. published in 1924, this is the Twelfth Edition, nd. With colorful paper over boards, this 12mo (6.00" x 7.50") is in Fair condition: quite clean with the occasional small smudge, unmarked save for former owner's name in neat pen to top of ffep & old gift inscription dated 1928 to half-title page. One page has a short unclosed tear ascending from bottom edge (photo 3). Map endpapers, hinges secure, binding strong & straight. Exterior shows moderate rubbing to extremities, heaviest at corners, joints, & both ends of spine. Some paper loss to center of fore edge side of rear board, center of spine on front board. No DJ, likely as issued. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day. Rae, John (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 5th or later Edition. Overall good conditino.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition of this charming children's book from the Volland "Sunny Book" series. Illustrated with full-page color plates, pictorial map endpapers, and decorative initials by John Rae. The hardboard cover remains vibrant with minor wear at the corners and spine. The binding is sound, and pages exhibit slight age-related tanning. No inscriptions or markings noted.…