This is a handsome, fine-binding biography of "KATE GREENAWAY" by M.H. Spielmann and G.S. Layard. 1905 1st edition, 2nd printing (December); Adam and Charles Black; London. The book is profusely illustrated with 52 color illustrations, 34 black & white illustrations, and 56 "thumb-nail and other sketches popular with pen and pencil, throughout the text." Three-quarter leather binding with five raised bands on the spine, marbled covers, marbled end papers, gilt top page edges, and gilt lettering and accents on the spine. With an Index and a "List of Books, etc. Illustrated Wholly or in Part by Kate Greenaway" at the back.
Condition:
Some rubbing of the leather along the edges of the spine; wear to the top 2 corner tips. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Nice interior with only some occasional light foxing to the outer page edges, and an inscription written in pen dated 1917 on the front end paper. Overall the book is in Very Good+ condition.
Product code: 1905 KATE GREENAWAY by Spielmann popular & Layard, Illustrated Biography, Fine Leather Binding