Description: KATE GREENAWAY'S ALPHABETBy Kate Greenaway[1885]First edition of this miniature alphabet book illustrated by Golden Age great Kate Greenaway.Very good plus. Kate Greenaway achieved great success in 1878 with her first solo publication UNDER THE WINDOW, and quickly became a household name. This achievement came after years of study at the National Art Training School and the Heatherley School of Fine Art, where she rubbed shoulders with the likes of Elizabeth Thompson (later Lady Butler), Edward Burne-Jones, and Walter Crane. Her style, featuring rosy-cheeked children and young adults, captures a romantic and cheerful brand of Victorian childhood nostalgia; she was one of the most well-known illustrators of the Golden Age, and her art adorns everything from books to greeting cards to home decor.This little volume may seem simple in its scope, but is evidence of Greenaway's appreciation for art history; during her education, she spent time studying illuminated manuscripts at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the letters inhabited by playful children in this volume find their aesthetic ancestors in these manuscripts.A lovely little book.Read more: Schuster, Printed Kate Greenaway, item 23 (1c). London and New York: George Routledge & Sons, [1885]. 2.75'' x 2.25''. Original color pictorial wrappers, saddle-stitched. Illustrated in color throughout. [32] pages. Some light chipping of color to corners and at spine; light scuffing to wrappers. Illustrations sharp. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 275 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Author: Greenaway, Kate
Publisher: George Routledge & Sons
Year Printed: 1885
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
