The Illustrated Book of Songs for Children
by H. L. L. (editor)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good with no dust jacket
- Seller
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Littleton, Colorado, United States
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About This Item
London: T. Nelson and Sons. Good with no dust jacket. [c.1860s-70s]. Hardcover. A collection of songs for children, dating to the mid-19th century. The lyrics and musical notations are accompanied by numerous black & white engraved illustrations. Undated, but a gift inscription is dated 1877. --- In bevel-edged green cloth-covered boards with oval color image of two children pasted to center of front cover. Cover titling and decorations in gilt and black. --- A rather well-preserved copy: tightly-bound and sturdy but with inked inscription to front endpaper, another inking to title page and prior owner's sticker to front free endpaper; taped repair to last leaf. Covers with scratches and fading to spine title block.; 12mo - 7 to 7-1/2 in. tall; 160 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Bluebird Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 85203
- Title
- The Illustrated Book of Songs for Children
- Author
- H. L. L. (editor)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good with no dust jacket
- Publisher
- T. Nelson and Sons
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- [c.1860s-70s]
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About the Seller
Bluebird Books
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Littleton, Colorado
About Bluebird Books
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