Catalogue information
Although it would be known when the editions of Mary Barker's illustrated books first saw the light, there is still no overview of what a 1st, 2nd edition etc. should be. Simply because no old edition was provided with a year / print. The very first early editions are priced at 1/6 net: later 2/6 and other variants. Barker's first books appeared in a series of Beautiful Color Books, along with works by other writers / illustrators. Early editions in the late 1930s, early 40s had various advertising flyers. Based on the backs, titles and owner names with year of publication only an indication of the print / year can be given. In the Netherlands, Barker publications were sold through the Bijenkorf in the 1930s (often shop stickers can be found on the cover flap) This The Little Picture Hymn Book 1939. No mention of Flower Fairies of the Trees (1st edition 1940) but Lord of the Rushie River, published in 1938 price 1/6 net 1st edition is from 1933.
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