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Title: Dame Wiggins of Lee: An Old English Rhyme
Description: London and New York, Bantam Picture Books, c1945. Paperback. A very scarce copy of this brightly illustrated verse for young children. Very scarce. Illustrated with hand-coloured images throughout. First published in 1823, this verse is believed to have been written by a little-known writer named Mrs Pearson. Beloved by John Ruskin, the poem was republished in 1885 by his publishing company with illustrations by Kate Greenaway. The verse tells of the adventures of Dame Wiggins"s extremely clever cats, who not only keep the mice and rats down but also attend school and go adventuring around the countryside. Here published as a Bantam Picture Book for children. In the original paper wraps. Externally, smart with minor wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .

Keywords: Dame Wiggins Lee Old English Ruskin Lee Not Stated


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