The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes by Iona and Peter Opie
$20.00
Condition Light cover rubbing and edge wear, with creasing to the lower front corner. Read full condition
Light cover rubbing and edge wear, with creasing to the lower front corner.
The book pictured is the copy you’ll receive.
Tracked NZ delivery usually takes 2–3 working days. Allow extra for rural addresses and weekend orders.
About this book
Iona and Peter Opie's reference collection explores traditional nursery rhymes, their wording, history and earlier appearances in print. Familiar verses are placed alongside variants and explanatory notes, making this a useful companion for readers interested in folklore and the history of childhood.
- Author: Iona Opie and Peter Opie
- Publisher: The Softback Preview
- Year: 1995
- Edition: 1992 Softback Preview edition, fourth impression 1995
- Format: Paperback
- Language: English
- Pages: 467
Condition: Light cover rubbing and edge wear, with creasing to the lower front corner.
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