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The Collector’s Book of Children’s Books – A richly illustrated 1971 first edition reference by noted bibliophile Eric Quayle, surveying the fascinating history and collecting of children’s books from early printed works through Victorian classics and into the twentieth century. An excellent reference for collectors, booksellers and enthusiasts of children’s literature.
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The Collector’s Book of Children’s Books by Eric Quayle is an extensively illustrated and highly appealing reference work devoted to the history, development and collecting of children’s books. First published by Studio Vista in 1971, this substantial large-format hardcover examines children’s publishing from the earliest printed works for young readers through to the twentieth century.
Drawing upon Eric Quayle’s considerable experience as a bibliophile and collector, The Collector’s Book of Children’s Books explores an impressive variety of material, including early juvenile books, eighteenth-century publications, fairy and folk tales, fantasy, natural history and travel books, poetry and nursery rhymes, adventure stories, annuals, periodicals, penny dreadfuls, toy books and movable books. Particular attention is given to the physical and artistic qualities that make early children’s books so fascinating to collectors.
The Collector’s Book of Children’s Books is richly illustrated throughout with numerous black-and-white and colour reproductions, providing a visual survey of changing illustration, typography, binding and book design. Among the celebrated names and traditions represented are Kate Greenaway and the beautifully illustrated Victorian and Edwardian books that have become a major field of collecting in their own right.
With 144 pages plus illustrated material, bibliography and index, The Collector’s Book of Children’s Books is both an attractive coffee-table volume and a useful reference for collectors, booksellers, bibliophiles and anyone interested in the history of children’s literature. Its subject matter also makes it particularly appropriate for collectors of antiquarian books, illustrated books and historical publishing.
Condition – Very Good
The dark cloth boards remain attractive with some light surface spotting or marking visible. The dust jacket shows moderate age and shelf wear, particularly around the edges, corners and spine extremities, with some rubbing and creasing. The text block appears sound and the pages generally clean and well preserved.
