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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 reference. The very first old editions have a price of 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. Obv backs, published titles and owners names with year indication there is only an indication of pressure / year. In the Netherlands, Barker publications were sold through the Bijenkorf in the 1930s (mostly store stickers can be found on the cover) This A Little book of Old Rhymes appeared in a series mentioning only Mary Barker booklets and is also mentioned in the Flower Fairies 1st and 2nd series, "Cicely Mary Barker's Beautiful Color Books" obv back , no mention of later titles 1st edition . Also because of price 1/6 net
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