A beautiful picture book, "A Romance of the Three R's," featuring stunning illustrations by Walter Crane, who is considered one of the three great picture book artists alongside Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway. The book contains three stories about three children. Beautiful illustrations on every page. First edition from 1886. The cover shows signs of aging, such as scratches and peeling. There is a signature dated 1889 on the inside front cover, as well as yellowing, stains, dirt, small tears, and tape repairs. Please be aware of this. The binding is solid, and considering its 140-year history, the condition is well-preserved. This is a truly valuable item with collectors worldwide, worthy of being added to a collection. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so don't miss out if you're interested. 22cm x 22cm, 72 pages. Hardcover. Full color. Walter Crane's picture books, with their original printing and paper, are like individual paintings. For those who love old books and picture book collectors, we highly recommend you experience the beauty of this item. Perfect for collections and interior decoration. You could frame the illustrations individually. Also great for display and as props for photography. You can also cut them out and use them for junk journals or collage materials. This is an old, old book. Individual perceptions may vary, so please ask any questions you may have before purchasing. We kindly request that you purchase this item if you appreciate the aging damage that is often seen in antique items. #MercariHalloween #ForeignBooks #KateGreenaway #RandolphCaldecott #Victorian #WalterCrane #OsborneCollection #Monvel #Montvel #Lemaire #AAMilne #LeMair #Antique #Vintage #JunkJournal #France #OldBooks #Antiques #FleaMarket #Procant #PaperGoods #CraftBooks #Fashion #Patterns #Mercerie #OsborneCollection