1913 MOTHER GOOSE OLD NURSERY RHYMES Easton Press Collectors DELUXE LIMITED Edition FULL LEATHER SLIPCASE Illustrated by ARTHUR RACKHAM SCARCE. This item is unavailable.1913 MOTHER GOOSE OLD NURSERY RHYMES Easton Press Collectors DELUXE LIMITED Edition FULL LEATHER SLIPCASE Illustrated by ARTHUR RACKHAM SCARCE

MAKES THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY FAN OF CLASSIC MOTHER GOOSE RHYMES / LIMITED EDITIONS BOOKS / LEATHER BOUND CLASSICS / ARTHUR RACKHAM S ARTWORK **PLEASE READ: Mahalo for taking the time to look at our listing. We truly appreciate it. We always do our BEST to give you the most accurate description of these beautiful books. If, however, you have any SPECIFIC questions about the SIZE of the book, NUMBER of pages, TYPE of leather, SMELL or FEEL of the book, PLEASE email us through ABEBOOK’S mail system BEFORE you bid, and we will be HAPPY to give you more information. We want you to be completely happy with your purchase and keep you as our customers for years to come!** DESCRIPTION: Easton Press full-leather binding, LONG OUT OF PRINT NUMBERED (#180 of only 600 ever produced) edition of MOTHER GOOSE: THE OLD NURSERY RHYMES celebrated reprint of the 1913 London Edition with the original illustrations by ARTHUR RACKHAM. THIS IS A SCARCE, ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT TO FIND HEIRLOOM EASTON WITH LAVISH GILT IMPRESSIONS TO THE BOARDS AND SPINE with INCREDIBLE FULL-COLOR PLATES BY ARTHUR RACKHAM. IT IS ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY-PRIZED EDITIONS OF THIS COLLECTION OF FAIRY TALES. AN UNUSED, UNATTACHED BOOKPLATE IS INCLUDED. PINEAPPLE NOT INCLUDED. ABOUT THE BOOK: According to local legend, it was the widowed Isaac Goose's second wife, Elizabeth Foster Goose, who entertained her numerous grandchildren and other youngsters with songs and rhymes that were purportedly published by her son-in-law in 1719. This is the Easton Press FULL LEATHER with CLOTH SLIPCASE edition reprint of the celebrated 1913 London Edition including all of the original illustrations by Arthur Rackham. ONLY 600 OF THESE WERE EVER PRODUCED, THIS BEING # 180. A wonderful collection of classic nursery rhymes and fairy tales, penned by the legendary Mother Goose and illustrated by Arthur Rackham. Mother Goose is the pen-name for the celebrated author of over 100 original fairy tales and nursery rhymes. The author s identity remains unknown, and some believe that she never existed. It was Charles Perrault who first published a collection of Mother Goose s writings in 1697, initiating the fairy tale genre. This collection is accompanied by Arthur Rackham s illustrations. A masterful artist from the Golden Age of Illustration, Rackham s work complements this volume s classic verse. CONDITION: Book is in LIKE NEW condition for its age with no discernible flaws. Slipcase has one negligible bump to the top left side, barely worth noting (SEE PICS IN PICTURE GALLERY FOR BETTER DETAILS). NO ATTACHED BOOKPLATES, WRITING FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, ETC. It is a GORGEOUS edition! SHIPPING: FREE to US ADDRESSES ONLY. INTERNATIONAL $ based on location. WE SHIP PRIORITY MAIL & PACK VERY WELL. Please check out our other listings of Easton Press, Franklin Library, Limited Editions Club, First Edition Library, Folio Society, Heritage Press and International Collectors Library editions.