R Caldecott's Picture Book No 2 Containing The Farmer's Boy, Sing A Song For Sixpence, The Three Jovial Huntsmen, The Queen of Hearts

Published by George Routlegde & Sons, London, 1880

About this Item

undated but published mid 1880s following Caldecott's death . Contains four of Caldecott's picture books that were published separately between 1878-1886. Caldecott was famous for his light-hearted depictions of English countryside, characters and animals, reproduced by the innovative colour printer Evans in delicate pastel shades. Interior has ex-owner's stamp inside cover and miniature bookseller's label, otherwise clean throughout. All pages are tight wihtin binding, 4 pages of Farmer's Boy are torn at binding edge but does not impinge upon illustrations. Beige cloth boards over printed with pictorials in red , brown etc are clean and unscuffed, spine undamaged.

Seller Inventory # 002683

Bibliographic Details

• Title: R Caldecott's Picture Book No 2 Containing The Farmer's Boy, Sing A Song For Sixpence, The Three Jovial Huntsmen, The Queen of Hearts
• Publisher: George Routlegde & Sons, London
• Publication Date: 1880
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: Randolph Caldecott
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Rosebery Library