Published by N. K. Ruffner, Ballard [Seattle], 1950
Seller: Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Saddle stapled stiff wrappers. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo. Pp. 48. Text and illustrations printed in several colors on various papers. Salmon colored stiff coated paper covers printed in orange. Signed in ink inside the front cover. Crisp and bright. Nursery rhymes, coloring pages and cute Easter-themed illustrations. Printed by the Ballard News Publishing Company, 5410 Ballard Avenue. The Ruffner family owned the News from 1902 to the 1930s. SMITH records Ruffner's This Questing for Melodies (1939) but this one escaped the revised edition, likely due to publication of both in 1950.