Signed and inscribed by dePaola. First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Putnam, 1985. Inscription on the first flyleaf, below the illustration of two children reading, reads; 'For Carol, Tomie dePaola, 1985'. Over 125 pages dePaola illustrates many 'Mother Goose' poems and songs. Working primarily from classic versions of 'Mother Goose' by Iona and Peter Opie. Includes the classics such as 'Little Bo Peep, Simple Simon, Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, and many more! 127 pages with an Index of First Lines, 9" X 11-1/2". The dust jacket is intact, and is not price clipped. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. No marks, no tears, no writing on the jacket. Sturdy, illustrated cover boards. Cover is flat, the corners are not bumped or worn, no edge wear. Former owner's embossed ownership stamp on the first flyleaf - a circular impression about 1-1/2" across. No further writing besides the inscription. Binding is tight and square. Edges of the text block are clean. This is not a library discard copy. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

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Since its original publication in 1985, Tomie dePaola’s Mother Goose has become a staple on children’s bookshelves everywhere, and features over two hundred Mother Goose rhymes charmingly illustrated by one of today’s most beloved artists. This special anniversary edition includes a framable print with brand-new art and an author’s note from Tomie, and is sure to continue as a family favorite for generations to come.

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Bookseller: Hopkins Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 22-10653
Title: Tomi e dePaola's Mother Goose
Author: Tomie dePaola
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0399212582
ISBN 13: 9780399212581
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1985
Bookseller catalogs: Children's Books;

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We're a small, independent, family run book seller specializing in current fiction and non-fiction, with an emphasis on Art, Art History, History, Memoirs, Travel Memoirs, Signed First Editions, and Literature in Translation.Do you have any questions about our books ? Let us know, we'd love to hear from you! Do you want to see a photo of a book before you order it ? We try to post as many photos as possbiel, but sometimes there will be a item in inventory that does not show a photo here. So feel free to ask for photos, we don't mind at all. We package all of our orders carefully either in a box that has been designed to ship books, or in a padded envelope. We want to make sure you receive your order in the best possible condition!Our preferred shipping method is USPS Media Mail. Recently, the USPS has added tracking to Media Mail , which has been a great addition to this service.If you do choose to have your order shipped "Expedited", my shipping cost may seem higher than expected. Some of our books are large format hardcovers that can cost quite a bit when shipped expedited. So I would like to make sure that I can cover the cost upfront. However, if the actual cost of expedited shipping is less than the charge, I will refund the difference!

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