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Title: Miss Rich and Little Hungry
Description: London, Frederick Warne & Co, 1886. Paperback. A very scarce copy of this illustrated work, a poem revolving around money, illustrated by W. J. Webb. A very scarce work. 'Miss Rich and Little Hungry' is a poem, telling a tale about money. The poem follows one rich little girl, and one poor little beggar girl. The poem explores their relationship and their experiences meeting each other. Illustrated by William James Webb. Webb was a painter who painted rustic, religious, and animal scenes. He was known for painting with great detail and rich colours. Though he lived in London, he travelled a lot to the Middle East. With five coloured plates. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, lacking the backstrip. Chips to the extremities, with a larger chip to the head of the front wrap. Light marking and discolouration to the wraps. Internally, generally firmly bound, though the textblock is a little loose to the rear. Pages are bright with scattered spots and marks. Prior owner's ink and pencil drawings to the reverse of pages. Good Only . Ill.: W. J. Webb. Good Only .
Keywords: miss rich and little hungry miss rich little hungry w j webb miss rich W. J. Webb
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Title: Miss Rich and Little Hungry
Description: London, Frederick Warne & Co, 1886. Paperback. A very scarce copy of this illustrated work, a poem revolving around money, illustrated by W. J. Webb. A very scarce work. 'Miss Rich and Little Hungry' is a poem, telling a tale about money. The poem follows one rich little girl, and one poor little beggar girl. The poem explores their relationship and their experiences meeting each other. Illustrated by William James Webb. Webb was a painter who painted rustic, religious, and animal scenes. He was known for painting with great detail and rich colours. Though he lived in London, he travelled a lot to the Middle East. With five coloured plates. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, lacking the backstrip. Chips to the extremities, with a larger chip to the head of the front wrap. Light marking and discolouration to the wraps. Internally, generally firmly bound, though the textblock is a little loose to the rear. Pages are bright with scattered spots and marks. Prior owner's ink and pencil drawings to the reverse of pages. Good Only . Ill.: W. J. Webb. Good Only .
Keywords: miss rich and little hungry miss rich little hungry w j webb miss rich W. J. Webb
Price: GBP 80.00 = appr. US$ 114.24 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 625P9
- Book number: 625P9
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