The Frank Adams Book of Nursery Rhymes

Adams, Frank (illustrated by)

Published by Blackie & Son, London, 1932

About this Item

No stated date but inscribed 1932. Presumed first edition. Unpaginated but 50pp., 6 colour plates and numerous black and white illustrations within the text. Frank Adams (1871-1944) was a book illustrator for both children and adults. This book contains a selection of well-known nursery rhymes, including Simple Simon, Three Blind Mice, Jack Sprat, and Old Mother Hubbard. The book is bound in the original paper covered boards with titling and a colour illustration on the front board. The case of the book is in very good condition with shelf wear and some soiling on the boards. The spine ends and corners are bumped with a little damage and loss to the corner tips. The contents are tight and clean with some foxing on the endpapers and a brief inscription dated Xmas 1932 on the front free endpaper. Seller Inventory # gFairyEtc11

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Frank Adams Book of Nursery Rhymes

Publisher: Blackie & Son, London

Publication Date: 1932

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Frank Adams

Condition: Very Good

Edition: Presumed First Edition