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An alliterative Alphabet aimed at adult Abecedarians

"The characters depicted in this book are either real legendary or fictitious and any resemblance to the originals that may be found is wholly intentional" (dedication page).

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: David McKay Company, 1947. First edition of a whimsical alphabet book for adults, with rhymes by Huger Elliott and illustrations by Elizabeth Shippen Green Elliott. Dedicated "to all word lovers who have a zetetic flair", the book aims to bring "play" back to adults who may think they are too old for rhymes and ABCs. Single vol. (9.5" by 8"), pp. 56, in original illus. boards, with original illus. dust jacket. Approx. 30 copies on WorldCat (Jan. 2025). Fair to good. Damage to extremities, with larger open short tears to dust jacket.

Price: $60.00

Item #24000498