National Nursery Rhymes Set to Music

6C J. W. Elliott. Illustrative Engravings by the Brothers Dalziel. London: Novello and Company, ca. 1880.

Notes

National Nursery Rhymes and Nursery Songs Set to Original Music by J.W. Elliott is a celebrated Victorian-era collection that first appeared in 1870, showcasing James William Elliott's compositions of traditional nursery rhymes.Elliott, an English organist and composer, collaborated with the renowned Dalziel Brothers, esteemed wood engravers, to produce this work. The book features 54 nursery rhymes, including classics like Jack and Jill, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, and Humpty Dumpty, each accompanied by original musical settings and intricate wood-engraved illustrations.These illustrations, crafted by various artists under the Dalziel Brothers' direction, add a visual charm that complements the musical compositions.

Description

Stunningly designed brown cloth cover with black and gilt engravings on the upper and lower boards. Gilt lettering on spine and black illustrations as well. Original dust jacket with chipping to the four upper corners and small portion missing from upper right corner of the back of the dust jacket. All edges gilt. Elaborate engravings throughout. Very good condition overall.