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 (Description) 

Author: M. H. Spielmann and G. S. Layard. Illustrated by Kate Greenaway.
Title: KATE GREENAWAY.
Publisher: London, Adam and Charles Black, 1905. First Edition, second printing - reprinted with minor alterations in December 1905, shortly after the first printing of October of the same year.
Language: Text in English
Size: 8.5" X 6.5".
Pages: xix-300 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine, half vellum binding finely bound (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) in a protective removable mylar cover. Upper edge gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, some foxing mainly on the preliminary pages and outer edges - as shown, gift note of a previous 1911 owner on the second blank page - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete and profusely illustrated with 52 colored picture pages by Kate Greenaway and 32 black and white illustrations. Beautiful!

The book: Rare in Such Beautiful Binding! An exquisite and highly sought-after first edition of "KATE GREENAWAY," a timeless tribute to the renowned illustrator, featuring enchanting illustrations by Kate Greenaway herself.

The illustrator: Catherine Greenaway (17 March 1846 – 6 November 1901) was an English Victorian artist and writer, known for her children's book illustrations. She received her graphic design and art education between 1858 and 1871 from the South Kensington School of Art, the Royal Female School of Art, and the Slade School of Fine Art.