The Oxford dictionary of nursery rhymes / edited by Iona and Peter Opie
1997, 2nd edition. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #337459
Physical description: xxix, 559 pages: illustrations; 23 cm. Notes: Includes index.
Contents: List of illustrations -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- The singing tradition of nursery rhymes -- Nursery rhymes arranged in alphabetical order according to the most prominent word -- An index of notable figures associated with the invention, diffusion, or illustration of nursery rhymes -- Index of first lines. Subjects: Nursery rhymes. Nursery rhymes, English; Dictionaries. Nursery rhymes, English Dictionaries. Genre: Illustrated. Summary: Over five hundred traditional nursery rhymes, accompanied by illustrations and detailed notes about each rhyme.
Price: €14.95