This wonderful little book contains the original Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes, which date back to English life in the 17th century. Containing 90 reproductions of the engravings. Reproduction of Munroe & Francis title page and history of the Goose family, whose origins date back to England in the 1600's and the migration of people to Boston. Copy of original title page: The Only True Mother Goose Melodies, Without Addition or Abridgement, embracing, also, a reliable Life of the Goose Family, Never Before Published. Numerous Illustrations. Entered accroding to the Act of Congress, in the year 1833, by Munroe & Francis, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts. Bosto:n Munroe & Francis. Tan cloth backed paper illustrated board, blue and white decorated illustration (from the original) to front and rear boards, mild small chips and rubbing of edges and corners. Clean, no inscriptions. Tightly bound. 24 mo, 103 pp. In protective polyester wrap. Click title for Image.

The Only True Mother Goose Melodies, English Nursery RhymesEdward Everett Hale, Nursery Songs, History Mother GooseAlexander Anderson Wood Engraver, Mother Goose OriginsMother Goose, Nursery Rhymes, 19th Century England, Collectable books