Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Kate Greenaway for Vintage Thingie Thursday


(Please visit Suzanne at Colorado Lady for more Vintage Thingie Thursday!)

(Kate Greenaway, 1846 - 1901. Image found at Wikipedia)

I'm sharing a darling Kate Greenaway book with you that I picked up a couple of weeks ago at a Postcard and Paper Show. It doesn't have a copyright date. I looked all through the book and couldn't find one. I did find a stamp at the back of the book with the date February 1913 ... after peering at it for the longest time, I finally realized what it said. "F. J. B. & Co., Feb. 1913, Binders". So there we are, printed in 1913. Sleuthing on the internet can be fun ... I found this example of F. J. B. & Co.'s stamp, after a google search for them. Their stamp is the first one listed on the page.

The book is a bit beat up but the spine is intact and there is soiling but not so bad when you consider it is nearly one hundred years old.

You may read about Kate Greenaway here. (Or do a google search ... this was the first one I came upon that looked interesting.)

You can view the original American edition online here. (sorry, you have to type in a verification code to get in to the site)

Edited to add: I just found the most wonderful library site with lots of editions of her books to view.

Here's a small sampling of the charming illustrations and rhymes inside.



The Table of Contents is full of delightful illustrations for each rhyme.






26 comments:

  1. What a lovely find. Her illustrations are so charming. What a treasure!

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  2. What a great find...such an absolutely charming book!

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  3. Oh my gosh, Sally! I owe you an apology! I started to comment the other day, got sidetracked and didn't get to finish it and I have not gotten back to you:( Please forgive me! Things have been so busy lately. I really did love the little white dog. You Know how much I love those! Thank you for sharing these wonderful images too, they're wonderful! I hope you are having a good week. I am going to be so happy when it's not so hot anymore! Twyla

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  4. Lovely! Its very interesting that it says "after Kate Greenway".

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  5. I don't know where I've seen or heard of Kate Greenway before because I don't believe I have any of her books here. But thanks for reminding me how lovely her work is.

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  6. Oh, I love that book! I am a big KG fan. :) So charming, thank you for sharing this with us! Love that illustration with the three girls in bonnets. :) Happy Thursday to you!! xox Pam

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  7. What a beautiful book. I have always loved Kate Greenaway items and this is a true treasure. Thanks for sharing, Sherry

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  8. That is a very interesting and cute little book. I love the bright shades of the pictures.

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  9. I have noticed that traditional nursery rhymes are disappearing from the landscape. I just HATE that. I doubt if my grans know a single one.

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  10. Darling. It reminds me of the Beatrix Potter movie when she was watching the printers print her book and it's illustrations.

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  11. So sweet.....great illustrations! Have a great VTT!

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  12. This is a keeper, the illustrations in old books are worth the cost alone!

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  13. I love the illustrations, especially the bonnet girls.

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  14. Sally,
    I love the Kate Greenaway book. You find the best books! Those illustrations are precious!

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  15. I adore Kate Greenaway. The style is so lovely. What a treasure you've found!

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  16. Absolutely beautiful book. I love looking through old books. I also read your previous post and have had to go to word verification and moderation too. Several blogger buddies have mentioned the same thing. Thanks for stopping by my neck of the woods. Come again. Blessings.
    QMM

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  17. What a sweet little book. Wouldn't that be great to share with little ones today.

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  18. Great find! Old books are the best aren't they! Thanks for visiting my blog:)

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  19. That's really neat. What a great find. :) I saw your adorable dog photo and wanted to invite you to come join in Furry First Fridays (but you can link in all weekend if you like). I'm hoping we can get all the animal lovers to post their favorite pics once a month. :)

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  20. Looks like a great book. I love to learn of wonderful books, I have a hard time fixing on one though. :-)

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  21. Hi Sally, thank you so much for your visit yesterday. With my daughter here along with my sister-in-law and her hubby I have little time for visiting.

    I too have a Kate Greenway book that is a thrifty treasure to me. It is newer than yours but well loved. Your lucky find is awesome. I loved the photos you shared. I know you will enjoy this book very often.

    Hugs, Jeanne

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  22. Thanks for visiting me the other day. I was amused at what you called your sewing room....I used to call mine the office/library/sewing room. I decided it was too crowded with the bookcases and my sewing stuff in there. Too much clutter that way. So I have been paring it down in there. It is still a work in progress. Enjoyed visiting your blog. The book is so cute. It takes one back to the slower days. I hope you have recovered from your intruder episode....that would scare me to death too.

    Linnea

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  23. This has been an educational and enchanting post. I have a Kate Greenaway book packed away somewhere. One of my next projects will be to get the vintage books out of storage and cared for properly.
    Doing the research on the internet is exciting and fun when you actually find an answer.

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  24. The illustrations are wonderful, especially the old-fashioned colors.

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  25. Very neat old book. I love the graphics in it.

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