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The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes

Author(s): Opie, Iona; Opie, Peter (editors)
Binding: Hardcover
Volume Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket: Yes
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Language: English
Publisher Name: Oxford University Press
Publication Year: 1997
Publication Place: London, UK
ISBN: 9780198600886
Book ID: 019278
Catalogue(s): Literary History and Criticism ◇ Myths, Legends, Folklore and Fairy Tales
xxx, 560pp, with numerous black and white illustrations in text. In blue cloth-covered boards with gilt titles on spine. 8vo. Cloth very slightly rounded at spine tips, else neat, clean, bright and tight throughout. In its original, illustrated and laminated dust jacket, not price clipped, very slightly bumped on lower edge. A remarkable work exploring the meaning and origins of over 5000 rhymes, riddles and puzzles; the standard work on the topic.
Keywords:
Nursery Rhymes Children's Literature

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