A Complete Set of 16 Randolph Caldecott Picture Books
Published by Randolph Caldecott, 1878
- Softcover
- Used



Seller: Barry Lawrence Ruderman, La Jolla, CA, U.S.A.Barry Lawrence Ruderman
AbeBooks seller since August 31, 2022
Condition: Used - Fair
US$ 950.00
Quantity: 1 available
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Complete set of 16Mostly first editions, with four later editions published by Frederick Warne Co. The House That Jack Built. (George Routledge & Sons, [1878]).The Diverting History of John Gilpin.&nb. Sixteen volumes, in oblong or portrait format, each in original wrappers (Come Lasses and Lads lacking rear wrapper, interior blank). Well-worn set, a few with quite tattered wrappers with chipping, tears, and tape repairs. Many with ownership inscriptions and bookseller's tickets to wrappers. Some with mild to moderate foxing. Housed in quarter morocco solander box with custom-fit block to accomodate the two different sizes. The House That Jack Built: [1, verso of front wrapper], 2-29, [30, interior of rear wrapper] pp. The Diverting History of John Gilpin: [1-2, front wrapper], 3-30, [31, interior of rear wrapper] pp. An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog: [1-2, front wrapper], [3], 4-30, [31, interior of rear wrapper] pp. The Babes in the Wood: [1-2, front wrapper], 3-30, [31, interior of rear wrapper] pp. Sing a Song for Sixpence: [1-2, front wrapper], 3-30, [31, interior of rear wrapper] pp. The Three Jovial Huntsmen: [1-2, front wrapper], 3-30, [31, interior of rear wrapper] pp. The Queen of Hearts: [1-2, front wrapper], 3-30, [31, interior of rear wrapper] pp. The Farmer's Boy: [1-2, front wrapper], 3-30, [31, verso of rear wrapper] pp. The Milkmaid: 22, [2] pp. Hey Diddle Diddle and Baby Bunting: 23, [1] pp. A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go: [1-2, front wrapper], 3-22, [1, interior of rear wrapper] pp. The Fox Jumps Over the Parson's Gate: [1-2, front wrapper], 3-22], [1, interior of rear wrapper] pp. Come Lasses and Lads: 22, [2] pp. Ride A-Cock Horse to Banbury & A Farmer Went Trotting Upon His Grey Mare: [1-2, front wrapper], 3-22, [1, interior of rear wrapper] pp. An Elegy on the Glory of her Sex Mrs. Mary Blaize: 22, [2] pp. The Great Pajandrum Himself: 22, [2] pp. Complete set of 16Mostly first editions, with four later editions published by Frederick Warne & Co.The House That Jack Built. (George Routledge & Sons, [1878]).The Diverting History of John Gilpin. (George Routledge & Sons, [1878]).An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog. (George Routledge & Sons, [1879]).The Babes in the Wood. (George Routledge & Sons, [1879]).Sing a Song for Sixpence. (George Routledge & Sons, [1880]).The Three Jovial Huntsmen. (George Routledge & Sons, [c. 1880]). (in yellow wrappers, so likely a later issue, but with same books listed on rear wrappers as blue wrapper issue and an ownership inscription date of '80)The Farmer's Boy. (Frederick Warne & Co., [c. 1906])The Queen of Hearts. (George Routledge & Sons, [1881]).The Milkmaid. (George Routledge & Sons, [1882]).Hey Diddle Diddle and Baby Bunting. (George Routledge & Sons, [1882]).A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go. (Frederick Warne & Co., [c. 1906])The Fox Jumps Over the Parson's Gate. (Frederick Warne & Co., [c. 1906]) Come Lasses and Lads. (George Routledge & Sons, [1884]).Ride A-Cock Horse to Banbury & A Farmer Went Trotting Upon His Grey Mare. (Frederick Warne .…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Complete Set of 16 Randolph Caldecott Picture Books
- Author
- Randolph Caldecott
- Publisher
- Randolph Caldecott
- Publication year
- 1878
- Condition
- Fair
- Book Type
- Book
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Seller catalogs
- Antique Maps
Barry Lawrence Ruderman
La Jolla, CA, U.S.A.
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Barry Lawrence Ruderman is a specialist dealer in rare and important works on paper from the 15th century to the present. Today, our focus extends from the firm’s traditional core specialty in historical cartography, now encompassing a wide range of rare books, Americana (with particular strengths in Western Americana, Texana, and the American Revolution), early photography, old master prints, and significant manuscripts. Our clients include many of the most important public and private collections active today.…
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