MOTHER GOOSE'S MELODY [Shakespeare, William] 1945

Shakespeare, William] Published by Isaiah Thomas (Frederic G. Melcher), Worcester (New York), 1945 Facsimile edition of an early American Mother Goose collection, also including Shakespearian sonnets. This facsimile was photographically reproduced from "the earliest known perfect copy" of the original work, held by the American Antiquarian Society (introduction). 4'' x 2.5''. Original floral-patterned stiff wrappers. Illustrated in black and white throughout. 96 pages. The tiniest bit of bumping to corners, else sharp and clean.