"Mother Goose" selected and illustrated by Arthur Rackham - William Heinemann, London - 1952 first Rackham edition in two volumes, modelled after 1913 first trade Rackham edition - 15cmx13cm - complete in 2 volumes - condition: books in good condition, with all plates present, decorated boards, in original dustwrappers, with some wear and tears, and loss to dj of vol 2. Mother Goose: The Old Nursery Rhymes is a famous collection of traditional nursery rhymes chosen and uniquely illustrated by the renowned British artist Arthur Rackham, first published in 1913.Rackham was a leading figure during the Golden Age of Illustration (roughly 1880–1920s). His work on Mother Goose remains one of his most beloved masterpieces, completely redefining how these centuries-old childhood rhymes were visually imagined.