Catalogue information
Although it would be known when the editions of Mary Barker's illustrated books first saw the light, there is still no overview of what a 1st, 2nd edition etc should be. Simply because no old edition was provided with a year / print. The very first early editions are priced at 1/6 net: later 2/6 and other variants. Barker's first books appeared in a series of Beautiful Color Books, along with works by other writers / illustrators. Early editions in the late 1930s, early 40s had various advertising flyers. Based on the backs, titles and owner names with year of publication only an indication of the print / year can be given. In the Netherlands, Barker publications were sold through the Bijenkorf in the 1930s (often shop stickers can be found on the cover flap) This Flower Fairies of the Spring (1st edition is from 1923) dated 1936, since 2 advertising flyers already contain He Leadeth Me (1st edition 1936), however, A Little Book of Rhymes New and Old, 1st edition 1937, not Due to editions of the Song Books, the booklets have now been enriched with 2 advertising flyers. these will be included in the catalog aprt price 1/6 net
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