EARLY AMERICAN CHILDREN'S BOOKS With Bibliographical Descriptions of the Books in his Private Collection. Foreword by A. Edward Newton. Signed by Rosenbach. Limited Edition No. 124.
Maine: The Southworth Press, 1933.
Limited Edition. Signed Limited Edition, No. 124 of 585 copies, printed on Worthy Aurelian paper and neatly signed by A.S.W. Rosenbach on the limitation page.
A beautifully produced volume in the publisher’s original quarter maroon morocco leather, featuring five raised bands and gilt lettering on the spine, with decorative illustrations of children on the front and rear boards. Top edge gilt. A solid, clean copy showing only minor foxing to the deckled edges, with some darkening to the inner covers as often found. Some light wear to the leather at the edges, but the binding remains sound and attractive.
Octavo (7 3/4" x 10 1/2"). lix, [1]-354 pp. + erratum page. Includes indexes and an extensive bibliography.
Illustrated throughout, with reproductions of early title pages, woodcuts, and illustrations from children’s books—a few printed in colour. The title page is delightfully designed with a vignette evocative of 19th-century children's books.
This remarkable bibliographical work describes and showcases Rosenbach’s legendary collection and offering a rare glimpse into the early history of American children’s literature. With its meticulous descriptions and visual reproductions, the book remains an invaluable reference and a testament to Rosenbach’s bibliophilic vision.
Though lacking the original publisher’s slipcase, this is a scarce and highly desirable edition, especially signed. A cornerstone for collectors of Americana, children's books, or private press bibliographies.
Item #34115 Price: US$455.00