{"product_id":"the-annotated-mother-goose-1962-vintage-illustrated-nursery-rhymes-illustrated-by-caldecott-crane-rackham-greenaway-and-maxfield-parrish","title":"The Annotated Mother Goose  - 1962 Vintage Illustrated Nursery Rhymes  - Illustrated by Caldecott, Crane, Rackham, Greenaway, and Maxfield Parrish","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA coffee table-style 1962 edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Annotated Mother Goose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, with an introduction and notes by William S. Baring-Gould and Ceil Baring-Gould, published by Bramhall House in New York. This generously illustrated volume brings together more than 1,000 nursery rhymes, songs, riddles, lullabies, and other verses, many presented in their earliest published forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Baring-Goulds go well beyond the familiar rhymes, tracing their history and variations and providing background on the words and traditions behind them. The collection ranges from well-known nursery favorites to less familiar jingles, counting rhymes, riddles, and songs, making this an interesting book for anyone curious about the origins of these enduring pieces of childhood literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe illustrations are a particular attraction, with work by Randolph Caldecott, Walter Crane, Kate Greenaway, Arthur Rackham, and Maxfield Parrish, along with historical woodcuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePublished by Bramhall House, New York. Hardcover, 350 pages. Measures 8.5 x 11 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe book is in great condition. The dust jacket shows some fading along the spine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1879 Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50697089843455,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/7023\/5903\/files\/09A2A63E-8377-425F-B438-9571FF20FA53.jpg?v=1792318667","url":"https:\/\/1879books.com\/products\/the-annotated-mother-goose-1962-vintage-illustrated-nursery-rhymes-illustrated-by-caldecott-crane-rackham-greenaway-and-maxfield-parrish","provider":"1879 Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}