1st ed. Under the Window, Kate Greenaway

The first book both written and illustrated by Kate Greenaway. Under the Window. Pictures & Rhymes for Children. Engraved & Printed by Edmund Evans. New York: George Routledge & Sons, [1879]. First edition, without printer's ornaments on both sides of "Edmund Evans" on the title-page (p. [5]), with printer’s imprint on the verso of title-page (p. [6]) and "End of Contents" at foot of p. 14. With full page illustrations on pages 21 and 35, which were removed in later editions. Page 63 illustration is of old man kidnapping child and is not a full page illustration. This is the first American edition, with all first edition points except the p. 63 illustration. Worn at most cover edges and some fraying at foot and head of spine. Hinges broken badly but still holding. Interior decent enough, with mild toning and just occasional light soiling. Last free endpaper chipped badly. 64 pages. 7.5 x 9.5. Fair.

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