A very uncommon title by Detmold indeed, and an exquisite collection of his animal illustrations. The plates include, The Superior Cat, Mrs. Hen and Her Family, The Fairy Squirrel and Mice, Plain and Fancy. Eleven farm and woodland friends are described and painted in total making this book a lovely addition to a children’s illustrated library. These bright paintings of baby animals are some of Detmold's most endearing and timeless illustrations.This edition from 1938 is very faded on the edges and spine but still in terrific condition inside.No flyleaf page with date however.

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