1918 Lambikin & The Dandelion illus. Frederick Richardson

Description: Lambikin & The Dandelion. Illustrated by Frederick Richardson. 1918 - The John C. Winston Co. Measures 5.75 in. X 4.75 in., 32 pages. UNPAGINATED. The stories may have been written by Helen S. Hansen or Enid Blyton? 1st Edition, This is a very cute little antique children's book. Described as, "A charming text, reminiscent of Billy Goat Gruff with a touch of Little Red Riding Hood." The two stories are accompanied by lovely color illustrations (opposite every page) by Frederick Richardson (1862-1937), an American illustrator of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, who is best remembered for his illustrations of works by L. Frank Baum. This little book is certainly well-loved, having lost its cover, but it is really in remarkable condition, especially given that it is over a century old! The illustrations are intact and lovely. This is a collector's item and would make a very unique gift! LAMBIKIN & a second little story called The Dandelion , 1918, Illus by FREDERICK RICHARDSON it is Rare, Children's Cheery Books#5. In the book Lambikin tells of a lamb who visits his grannikin and escapes a dog and a fox on the way by telling them that he will be fatter on his way home and they may eat him then. After eating at Grannikins, he asks how to return home without getting eaten by Dog or Fox. Grannikin puts him in a drum where he rolls home safely. Full of Color Illustrated Pictures by FREDERICK RICHARDSON, Blank Beige Endpapers, Color Frontispiece of White Lamb by Tree & Red & White Fox Near, Printed on Heavy Ivory Finished Stock in 4 Colors of Ink — blue, green, brown, & red with white. The book itself shows little wear and is clean within. It is illustrated in color throughout. An exquisite special small and intimate children's book. Please reach out for any additional information.

Price: 250 USD

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia

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