THE LOVER ' S MOTHER GOOSE, RARE, 1905, Art Nouveau Drawings By John Cecil Clay
Item History & Price
THE LOVER'S MOTHER GOOSE, copyright 1905, Bobbs-Merrill Company, Publisher. RARE! Ninety-two pages of Art Nouveau drawings and poetry, some of which would have been considered rather risqué during that time period! Many of the individual drawings, identical to those contained in this book, are priced for sale at $35-$45 each and up! All artwork would be frameable.This book is complete, printed on heavy paper, perhaps with the possibility in mind of removing individual pag...es for framing. The page protector between pages 8 and 9 is creased. The pages are all intact and loosely bound. The book measures 9" x 11 1/4" and weighs 2 1/4 lbs. by itself. Overall, the hardcover is in very good condition with some minor age-related shelf wear. Pages are in very good condition with sharp corners. This is a rare and very desirable book that would make a wonderful addition to a vintage/antiquarian book collection!Shipped within one business day of cleared payment. Secure packaging. No handling fees.Thanks for looking! This book would make a fine addition to a collection of antiquarian/rare books!
