Author: H. M. Cundall
Title: Kate Greenaway Pictures from Originals Presented by Her to John Ruskin and Other Personal Friends
Description: London, Frederick Warne and Co. 1921. First edition. Cloth. A bright first edition of this study of Kate Greenaway's art, adorned with stunning colourful plates. Kate Greenaway was a beloved Victorian artist, known for her drawings of children in imaginary eighteenth century costumes in a Queen Anne style. Only a few years after the publication of her first book, her work was imitated in England, Germany, and the United States. With an introduction appreciative of the artist by H. M. Cundall. Printed on thick handmade paper.This book reproduces her art from her early works presented by her to John Ruskin and other friends, the first edition. Collated, complete with a monochrome frontispiece and twenty lovely coloured plates tipped in. Rear wrap and fly leaf of the very scarce dust wrapper loosely inserted. In the original publisher's duo-tone full cloth binding. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only. Loosely inserted is the rear wrap of the very scarce dust wrapper, chipped and soiled with some age toning. Internally, firmly bound. Light minor spotting to the odd leaf, otherwise the pages are generally bright and clean. Collated, complete with a monochrome frontispiece and twenty lovely coloured plates.  Near Fine . Ill.: Kate Greenaway. Near Fine/Fair.

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