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 there is only an indication of the print / year. 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 Fairy Alphabet called 1st edition of reissue, now appeared in a series mentioning only booklets by Mary Barker, "Cicely Mary Barker's Beautiful Color Books" based on the back, no mention of Flower Fairies of the Wayside (1st edition 1948) but Groundsel and Necklaces 1st edition 1946. Price 2/6 net 1st edition 1934
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