Written in 186263 as a serial for macmillans magazine, it was first published in its entirety in 1863. So i was really excited when this edition from 1915 fell into my lap. The waterbabies, a fairy tale for a land baby is a childrens novel by charles kingsley. The art of mabel lucie attwell is instantly identifiable she peopled her artwork with charmingly chubbycheeked children and mischievous fairies. Buy the water babies first edition illustrated by jackson by charles kingsley, mabel lucie attwell isbn. Raphael house library of charming gift books with illustrations by mabel lucie attwell.
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Mabel keeps calm and carries on, which tells the stories of. Glossy illustrated covers over decorative simulated leather spine. The water babies color, black and white illustrations jessie willcox smith. The waterbabies was his most famous novel and was originally written and published as a serial in macmillans magazine from 18621863 before being published in its entirety as a book in 1863. Jan 15, 20 this pin was discovered by connie mason. Mabel lucie attwell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Mabel lucie attwell was an early 20thcentury british female childrens book illustrator. She is best known for her cute and sentimental watercolor drawings of little girls, fairies, goblins and funny animals, which were widely marketed in the united kingdom throughout most of the mid 20th century. The water babies, a fairy tale for a land baby is a childrens novel by the reverend charles kingsley. Find images and videos about art, vintage and mermaid on we heart it the app to get lost in what you love.
Mabel lucie attwell was a british illustrator known for her drawings of children, based on her daughter, peggy. Mabel lucie attwell complete illustrations from the first edition of the book water babies, published in 1915. The water babies is an excellent example of british literature that should be promoted just as much as the works of lewis caroll or dickens. There are 305 mabel lucie attwell for sale on etsy, and they cost. About the author charles kingsley 18191875 was a priest of the church of england, university professor, historian and novelist. See more ideas about drawing for kids, vintage children and illustration. In an underwater world surrounded by fairies, insects and water nymph. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Buy the water babies by charles kingsley, mabel lucie attwell isbn.
The water babies by mabel lucy attwell illustration. Charles kingsley wrote the water babies for his son, grenville, when he was about four. As you know i looove books so i was a very appreciative recipient of them. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about mabel lucie attwell. If you would like to be acknowledged or have the picture removed please let me know. Publication date c1916 topics fairy tales, chimney sweeps publisher. Written in 18621863 as a serial for macmillans magazine, it was first published in its entirety in 1863. Make offer postcard mabel lucie attwell birthday greetings child girl valentine vintage 15 artist mabel lucie attwell two knocks an a ring vintage postcard 22. A wade porcelain mabel lucie attwell figure of sarah and dog. Mabel lucie attwell postcards for sale from collecting collectables includes a collection of 21 mabel lucie attwell childrens postcards and a collection of 26 mabel lucie attwell childrens illustrated postcards. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The water babies by kingsley illustrator mabel lucie attwell. Collecting the water babies by kingsley, charles first.
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Peter pan color, black and white illustrations mabel lucie attwell. The most common mabel lucie attwell material is cotton. Mabel lucie attwell postcards collection 21 postcards for sale. The girl in question was actually her daughter peggy. When tom, a young chimney sweep, falls into a river and drowns, he is transformed from a 12yearold boy who has known nothing but brutality and poverty into a water baby. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in. For much of the twentieth century she was a household name and barely a home in england was without her annuals, wall plaques or calendars. We currently have 88 books by this illustrator in stock. We are dependent on the information provided by the seller and whilst we may inspect lots and act reasonably in taking a general view about them, we are normally unable to carry out a detailed or any examination of lots order to ascertain their condition in the way in which it would be wise for a buyer to do.
Mabel lucie attwell i shiny new paperback of the waterbabies. See more ideas about drawing for kids, vintage children and vintage postcards. Her drawings are featured on many postcards, advertisements, posters, books and figurines. The water babies abridged pictured by mabel lucie attwell. It was written as part satire in support of charles darwin s the origin of species. The waterbabies by charles kingsley, mabel lucie attwell. The waterbabies, a fairy tale for a land baby wikipedia. First published by macmillan in 1863, the water babies is still one of the most unusual and enchanting childrens books ever written. When tom, a young chimney sweep, falls into a river and drowns, he is transformed from a twelveyearold boy who has known nothing but brutality and poverty into a water baby. Ocklynge manor, eastbourne, history bed and breakfast. The water babies by charles kingsley, mabel lucie attwell illustrator and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mabel lucie attwell 18791964 was a british illustrator and comics artist especially known for drawings of children based on her daughter, peggy, depicted on postcards, ads, posters, book, and figures.
In an underwater world surrounded by fairies, insects and water nymphs, he soon discovers a new life of adventure and excitement. Then, as her popularity increased, she applied it to a wide range of products. With a beautiful foiled cover and glorious inside illustrations by mabel lucie attwell, this edition of charles kingsleys the water babies, first published in 1863, is a truly special gift to treasure. Barries peter pan, about a boy who refuses to grow up, is the classic story of wendy, john and michael darling, who befriend the magical peter and are whisked away to neverland, where the villainous captain hook and the brave lost boys await. The booboos and babies of mabel lucie attwell jonkers rare. A beautifully packaged 150thanniversary gift edition of a classic favoritewhen tom, a young chimney. Charles kingsleys work was banned for quite a while. Jessie wilcox smith, mabel lucie atwell illustrator.
Mabel lucie attwell was born 4 june 1879 at mile end in london, the ninth child out of ten children born to a butcher. Mabel lucie attwell illustration for the water babies. Born in london on june 4th 1879, british illustrator mabel lucie attwell is best known for her popular drawings featuring a little girl. Mabel lucie attwell author of mabel lucie attwells going to. Lucie attwell s happy times popup book, attwell, mabel lucie, ok condition. Water babies mabel lucie attwell baby illustration. Hardback part of the raphael house library of gift books series. I have always been in love with the mabel lucie attwell s illustrations for charles kingsleys book the water babies. This is a wonderful book originally published in 1915. She studied at both the regent school of art and heatherleys school of art, but because she disliked formal training and grew bored with copying, she never completed either course. There is a photograph of mabel standing outside the garden doors with her eldest son bill. A drawing by mabel lucie attwell showing the staircase at ocklynge. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards help free shipping shopper toolkit registry.
Mabel lucie attwell the water babies frontispiece 1915 in 1911 the illustrator began producing images for valentine and sons, a relationship that continued for the rest of her working life. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. The collectable world of mabel lucie attwell by henty, john hardback book the see more like this. During the 1920s she was producing twentyfour postcards a year for the company. Women childrens book illustratorsmabel lucie attwell. This edition contains glorious original illustrations by mabel lucie attwell and activities and a quiz to continue the fun.
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The condition of the mabel lucie attwell postcards is overall very good. It includes 12 full page illustrations in colour as well as mabel lucie attwell illustrations and pictures throughout. A very good copy, with some general light wear, front hinge tender, occasonal looseness between sections and finger marking. Mabel lucie attwell the water babies illustrated by. The water babies by attwell, mabel lucie jonkers rare. The waterbabies book by charles kingsley pictures by. The water babies book by charles kingsley pictures by mabel lucie attwell. Water babies by smith abebooks shop for books, art. With a beautiful foiled cover and glorious inside illustrations by mabel lucie attwell, this paperback edition of charles kingsleys the water babies, first published in 1863, is a truly special gift to treasure when tom, a young chimney sweep, falls into a river and drowns, he is transformed from a twelveyearold boy who has known nothing but brutality and poverty into a water baby. Mabel lucie attwell has 45 books on goodreads with 519 ratings. Mabel lucie attwell 4 june 1879 5 november 1964 was a british illustrator and comics artist. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Mabel lucie attwell s illustrated wartime postcards are featured in.
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