Mother Goose's Magic Transformations 18th century American newspapers - Massachusetts - Specimens Seuss there were seven of

Seuss there were seven of them) so well represented in the book's illustrations

This particular specimen gains superlative historical importance due to its direct presentation inscription to Frederick Locker-Lampson

further pulling of the tab reveals a third color picture illustrating the story

The original artwork measures 13-7/16" wide x 8-5/16" high executed on a 14-3/16" wide x 9-1/8" high sheet of sturdy artist board

as these temporary packaging elements were almost universally discarded by contemporary readers

Mother Goose's Magic Transformations 18th century American newspapers - Massachusetts - Specimens Seuss there were seven of(Toy and Movable Books) Mother Goose's Magic Transformations. N. Y. [i. e. New York]: McLoughlin Brothers, circa 1882. 12mo 7 1 2" x 5 3 4". Original chromolithographed pictorial paper wrappers with title and imprint on front wrapper, along with the illustration "Jack & Gill" which is not repeated inside; back wrapper with publisher's advertisement for: One Syllable Primer; Linen A. B. C. Book; Aunt Louisa's Big Picture Books; and New Pantomime Toy