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Author: Arthur Rackham (illustrator).
Title: Mother Goose. the Old Nursery Rhymes. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
Publisher: London, Heinemann, 1958. First thus (one volume).
Language: Text in English. 
Size: 8 " X 6 ".
Pages: xi-159 pages.
Binding: Attractive and near fine full green morocco binding finely bound by Frost & Co. of Bath (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover. An exquisite and scarce binding!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, name of a previous owner on the second blank - as shown). All edges gilt. 
Illustrations: Illustrated with 13 beautiful pictures in color and many black&white illustrations by Arthur Rackham.

The book: Attractive and wonderful edition of Mother Goose beautifully illustrated by Arthur Rackham in an exquisite binding by Frost & Co. of Bath! A rare find in any condition!

The illustrator: Arthur Rackham RWS (19 September 1867 – 6 September 1939) was an English book illustrator. He is recognized as one of the leading figures during the Golden Age of British book illustration. His work is noted for its robust pen and ink drawings, which were combined with the use of watercolor, a technique he developed due to his background as a journalistic illustrator.