Seven Victorian Minatures from Nister of Bavaria
London. Ernest Nister. 1893. Eack volume illustrated by 4 delicious Chromolithographic plates (or 2 plus 1 double page) and various sporadic, monotint line drawings. Six Titles from "The Nister Little and Good Library" and 1 Title from the "Our Little Folks Library". 95mm x 81mm ( 3.34" x 3.75"). Evocatively bound in Chromolithographic decorated cream boards. Green or Navy cloth spines. Pale blue floral endpapers.
6 Titles from "The Nister Little and Good Library" - Like Grandpa, A Little Pickle, Cat's Cradle, A Snow Fight,Miss Busy Bee, Three Friends.
1 Title from "The Nister Our Little Folks Library" - Playfellows
Lacks original Publisher's box. Usual benign paper toning and occasional,very mild foxing throughout. Several volumes with small,unobtrusive patches of light foxing to rear blank covers. Short tear to Corner of one flyleaf (blank). All volumes are bright and crisp and comprise a most glorious nostalgic gathering of Victorian Miniatures.
Item #8920
Price: $500.00