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	1	Laing, Jane. (Cicely Mary Barker.) CICELY MARY BARKER AND HER ART. Frederick Warne, (London, 1995), 3rd printing. 128 pp, sm 4to (10" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 0723240515 Profusely illustrated in color and b&w, with many reproductions of the flower fairies. "Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies books, published in the first half of the century, are known and loved around the world. They were created by a quiet, unassuming and dedicated artist, who was nevertheless remarkably successful, spending her life illustrating many children's books and selling hundreds of watercolours and pastels." Ti ny scuff on rear board. Very Good+/Fine Price: 40.00 USD
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	2	Barker, Cicely Mary. FLOWER FAIRIES OF THE SPRING: A CELEBRATION. Frederick Warne, (London, 1998). 77 pp, 4to, hard cover. "This 75th anniversary edition celebrates the first publication of 'Flower Fairies of the Spring' in 1923. Deluxe and expanded, this collection unites illustrations from the past and present editions of (the book). This ve ry special book recaptures the charm of the original editions whilst using modern printing techniques to reflect the outstanding craftsmanship of Cicely Mary Barker's original artwork. An informative introduction provides background on (her) life a nd enormously successful career as an illustrator. A decorative time line puts the Flower Fairies into their historical context and explains the vogue for fairies in the twenties. Cicely's delicate brushwork, subtle shadings and fine detail are sh owcased in a section about her artistic technique, beautifully illustrated with previously unpublished sketches and out-of-print Flower Fairies." Dec. eps. This is a new unread book with very tiny tear at top of DJ spine. NF/VG+ Price: 20.00 USD
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	3	Barker, Cicely Mary. THE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF HYMNS. Blackie, London, 1986, reissue. 93 pp, large 8vo (9 1/2" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 0216919576 Pictorial endpapers, b&w illustrations, color plates. "In this new edition, a few of the original hymns have been replaced by now more popular ones, but the illustrations by Cicely Mary Barker still retain their characteristic charm and innocence. Including such favourite hymns as 'Now the Day is Over' and 'The Lord's My Shepherd'; and complete with music harmony for every hymn, this is an ideal collection for every fa mily." Includes Christmas carols. Slight waviness to edges of textblock. Dust jacket has light edge wear/wrinkling at top/bottom of spine and flap-folds, minor rubbing and soiling, 1' light close line perforation on front panel. Near Fine/Very G ood- Price: 25.00 USD
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