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Almanack for 1883

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Category: Old & Rare

GREENAWAY, Kate. Almanack for 1883. London: George Routledge and Sons, 1883. 24mo, [24]pp. Yellow cloth spine with color pictorial boards. Green endpapers; color illustrations on every page. Slight soiling and discoloration around edges, boards and cloth a tad soiled, faint scratching to rear board, else an internally clean, bright copy. 

First edition. The very first issue of Kate Greenaway’s Almanacks, which were issued every year from 1883 until 1897 with the exception of 1896. Each volume contains calendars, lists of holidays, and astronomical information, all wonderfully highlighted by Greenaway’s intricately delicate color illustrations. A charming volume showcasing Greenaway's delicate work and wonderful costuming that inspired real life fashion trends.

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Kevin G. ★★★★★

The yellow cloth spine and pictorial boards are in far better shape than I expected for a book this age, and the green endpapers make it feel extra special. I've been collecting illustrated Victorian almanacs for years and this one's color plates on every page are a real treat.

Eva ★★★★★

Every page is covered in those delicate Kate Greenaway illustrations, and the color pictorial boards are still so vibrant for a book from 1883. The slight wear on the spine just adds to its old-book charm.

Ava ★★★★★

The yellow cloth spine and pictorial boards look almost as fresh as the day they were printed, with only the slightest wear at the corners. It's a charming little piece, and every page turn reveals another delicate illustration that feels like stepping back in time.