GREENAWAY, Kate. Kate Greenaway’s Almanack for 1884. [London]: George Routledge & Sons [1883]. 12mo, [20]pp. Stiff paper vellum pictorially stamped in gilt; a.e.g. Color illustrations on nearly every page. Wrappers lightly rubbed, slight foxing at fore-edges of sheets, else a clean, bright copy. Inscribed by the author/artist, Kate Greenaway, with a tiny original watercolor illustration of a daisy!

 

First edition. Kate Greenaway’s Almanacks were issued every year from 1883 until 1897 with the exception of 1896, and each contains calendars, lists of holidays, and astronomical information, all wonderfully highlighted by Greenaway’s intricately delicate color illustrations. This wonderfully inscribed copy features a charmingly intricate hand-painted watercolor drawing from the artist herself!