Margot Austin Vintage Nursery Rhyme Original 1944 Book Art Print   DESCRIPTION  seaside*collectibles is pleased you this softly colored image that are gently rendered in bright watercolors. These illustrations have an almost primitive style, reminiscent of early Americana art. It is by Margot Austin [b. 1918 - d. 1999] American. Author Illustrator of Children's books. This image is called: Simple Simon Her illustrations have a halo of soft focus - they are dreamy and child-like - a perfect style for her many children's book publications. Salvaged from a 1944 first printing of a Platt Munk nursery rhyme publication of Austin's illustrations. The accompanying typeset nursery rhyme appears with the image as well as: Copr (copyright) The P. M. (Platt Munk) Co., Inc. is printed below the image.  DETAILS  This full color offset lithograph is printed on heavy pulp paper stock. Printing on the back. Age toning on the edges with considerable finger smudges present. Corners bumped with veining (from page turning) and some page edge chipping. Rough sewn binding edge present. None of these points adversely effect the image which is brilliant and bright. The full page dimensions are 7.25 " inches x 8.50 " inches.  * * BONUS * * This print also comes with an additional 1/3 page color offset lithograph by Austin from the same Mother Goose nursery rhyme publication. These wonderful images arrive carefully packaged unmatted - ready for framing and displayed. Austin's work is highly collectible and this wonderful 65 year old illustration is an original print, not reproduction. The series of illustrations that we have brought to you of her nursery rhymes were created in the early to mid 1940s is very different from her later works and it is interesting to see her artistic progression. Austin was born in Portland, Oregon and attended the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League in New York City. Among her works was a notable series about small animals in the church of Parson Pease-Porridge, beginning with E. P. Dutton's 1941 publication of ''Peter Churchmouse'' and continuing with ''Gabriel Churchkitten'' (1942) which was made into an animated film short in 1944.  Other noted titles include ''Trumpet'' (1943), ''Poppet'' (1949) and ''Brave John Henry'' (1955). Austin also wrote and illustrated books for Jack and Jill magazine as well as Charles Scribner's Sons, E.P. Dutton, Rand McNally and the Platt Munk publishers. Only one set available from seaside*collectibles. Don't let it get away! Subject Categories: Mother Goose, Collectibles Vintage Early 1940, Notable 20th Century Women Artists, Folk Art Country side Seller Vender Dirt Road Pies Baked Goods Circus Fun Faire Money Offset Litho Lithograph s Paper Ephemera, Margot Austin Illustrator, Children, Nursery Rhyme s, Framed Wall Art History, Wall Hanging Collecting Collectables Fine Arts Illustrated Display Home Decor Gift ware ref: Prt_MA  Thanks for dropping by and please take the time to view our other auctions, which include vintage prints, lithographs, heirloom collectibles, first edition books, vintage glass porcelain, as well as many other interesting and unusual treasures. Payment Options: ECheck. MasterCard, American Express or Visa Credit Card through PayPal or Google CheckOut. Shipping Options: More than one item awarded from us at seaside*collectibles? We'll consolidate all of the shipping costs in this bid period. Shipping charges includea carefully packaged USPS shipment with delivery confirmation. USPS Priority or Federal Express deliveries are optional. International bidders are welcome. Customer Service Shipping Policy: International rates will be based on location and preferred shipping method. Payment must be received from buyer within 3 days after the close of the auction as per eBay requirements. California Residents pay 9.25% Sales tax. All shipping fees are to be prepaid by the buyer. Our goal at seaside*collectibles is to provide a first-rate product and we're committed to the highest standard of customer service. Our Customer Promise. To strive to describe all items clearly and to ensure all items are well packaged for shipping - near or far. We want you to visit our auction site again and again. Any inquiries? Please email us. Thank You and Happy Bidding! WE INVITE YOU TO BROWSE OUR OTHER ITEMS!!! All contents photographs copyright 2000-11 Seaside Collectibles. All rights reserved.   Â