The Library of an English Bibliophile, Part V

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Lot 51
  • 51

Greenaway, Kate

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Greenaway, Kate
  • Kate Greenaway's Almanack and Diary for 1897. London: J.M. Dent & Co, [1896]
  • Paper
24mo (103 x 76mm.), PRESENTATION COPY WITH AN ADDITIONAL ILLUSTRATION, INSCRIBED BY GREENAWAY ("Ethel Boyce | from | Kate Greenaway | 1896" on the half-title, colour illustrations, original green imitation morocco stamped in gilt, top edge gilt, collector's green chemise and morocco backed box, occasional spotting

Catalogue Note

PRESENTATION COPY OF GREENAWAY'S "RAREST ALMANACK" (Meacham)

The composer and pianist Ethel Boyce (1863-1936) had met Greenaway's brother John (A.J.) Greenaway whilst studying at the Royal Academy of Music. It is likely that the watercolour portrait of a lady in this copy was intended as her likeness.