The Story of Snips by Angusine Macgregor is my oldest picture book, copyright circa 1909. I always felt it had a rather homemade look and I was therefore very surprised to discover a different version is owned by Barbara of March House Books. I promised her I’d share pictures of my copy as well, so here it is. The 48 page book is 9 1/2″ wide by 7″ high with 23 full page illustrations. Hard back binding is publisher’s original illustrated grey paper covered boards with a red cloth spine.
Thanks so much for sharing the pictures. Would it be OK for me to put a link from my post to this one? I would think your copy is probably earlier than the one I have because mine was published in the ‘tiny tots’ series. Barbara.
Sure, a link is fine. It’s been fun to compare the two versions.
Thanks Marcia, I will get that done tomorrow. Night, Barbara
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What an adorable picture book!
Yes, the illustrations are very cute. 🙂
It’s a beauty, Marcia. I miss the simplicity of color and line that most older PB had. back then it had to do with printing limitations, but now the sparseness looks so elegant.
I like how you describe the beauty of old illustrations. Thank you, Mirka.
What a beautiful little book!! I too am drawn to the simple lines and the color of the illustrations!! What a treasure you have!! Thank you for posting this!!!!
Glad you enjoyed! 🙂
Wonderful, I love old books 🙂
Me, too. Thanks for your comment!
This looks like such a sweet book, Marcia! I love old books!
Yes, Snips is a sweetie. Thanks for stopping by, Becky!
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