Red Riding Hood

VERY, Lydia L.

Published by L. Prang and Co, 1863

1863 RED RIDING HOOD 1ed Color Children s TOY Doll Book Prang Grimm s Fairy Tale Red Riding Hood, designed and penned by Lydia L. Very, is a unique retelling of the Brothers Grimm s classic fairy tale. In Very s version, the tale is told in rhyme as a moral lesson on obedience, emphasizing the consequences of Red Riding Hood s disobedience to her mother. This delightful children s book features color illustrations that envelop the narrative across 16 pages, all bound with thread and housed in chromolithographed wrappers shaped like Red Riding Hood holding a basket with the wolf at her feet. Pioneering the first die-cut children s toy book in North America, this publication was one of the inaugural offerings from L. Prang and Co., a firm recognized for their 19th-century holiday cards and botanical prints. As part of a series including titles like Robinson Crusoe and Cinderella, the books could be purchased individually or as part of a boxed set. Item number: #41496 Price: $499 VERY, Lydia L. Red Riding Hood Boston, Mass.: L. Prang and Co., [1863]. First Edition. Details: Collation: Complete o 16 unnumbered chromolithographs Reference(s): The Chomolithographs of Louis Prang, McClinton pg. 45-46 o The tiny doll books are some of the most interesting and fascinating items Prang published. (McClinton) o …the style of these [toy] books originated with us. Louis Prang Catalogue, 1871 (McClinton) Language: English Binding: Softcover Size: ~6.75in X 2.5in (17cm x 6.5cm) Very rare and desirable Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 41496 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 41496

Bibliographic Details

Title: Red Riding Hood
Publisher: L. Prang and Co
Publication Date: 1863
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Near Fine
Edition: 1st Edition