signed first edition 8vo., blue cloth in dust jacket; 90 pages
1944 · Cynthiana, Kentucky
by MARTIN, Maude Emory
Cynthiana, Kentucky: The Hobson Book Press, 1944. First Edition. Signed by both Martin and Dielmann on the title page. A book of verse for children, illustrated with 10 black & white photographs of children acting out themes in the poems, often in costume. Written by the author for her grandchildren and a rare war-time production, especially scarce in the original dust jacket and signed by both the author & illustrator. 8vo., blue cloth in dust jacket; 90 pages. Illustrated by Laura Fern Dielmann. .Very Good (covers nice; contents clean & tight); very minor edge wear & short tears d/j.
(Inventory #: 55690)