ALPHABET OF THE SEA. A HANDBOOK FOR CHILDREN

Caesar, Nelle [Nelle Katherine, 1887-1952 or 1883-1960]

Published by The Christopher Publishing House, Boston, 1941

About this Item

FLAT SIGNED ON THE COPYRIGHT PAGE AS FOLLOW: "Nelle Caesar". 8vo. 114p. Profusely illustrated with 37 black and white captioned photos. Pronouncing Vocabulary. Blue cloth with gilt letters on the front cover and the spine. Just touches of wear to exgtremities, cloth clean and bright, gilt bright (!), previous owner's name and date [Mary Ellen Shattuck May 25, 1942], all photos in fine condition, else fine with no internal markings. Dust jacket somewhat shelfworn and very lightly soiled. Nelle Caesar (1885-1952) lived and taught elementary school in Seattle for more than 30 years. This study of marine life for children appears to be her only published book, though in 1936 she copyrighted Rumplestiltskiin: A Playlet in 6 Acts, With Musical Scores, Words and Music. The person whose name appears on the FFE, Mary Ellen Shattuck, appears to have been an 11-year-old child, per some genealogical research.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: ALPHABET OF THE SEA. A HANDBOOK FOR CHILDREN
• Publisher: The Christopher Publishing House, Boston
• Publication Date: 1941
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)