British children’s author and illustrator (1846–1901) whose distinctively illustrated books were among the most popular “juvenile” works of the Victorian age. ALS, two pages both sides, 3.5 x 5.5, “Monday” [no date]. Greenaway writes from Nottinghamshire to Lily, evidently a young relative. In part: “Now you have said goodbye to the fishes & conclude you will have more time to write to me…. It is right in the middle of country here. The lawn runs down to the meadows, the meadows run up to hills (Green Hills, not blue like Hind Head), with large trees all about…. By the side of the lawn is a pond where ducks live. This pond would delight you so much to sail in—also there are two little girls here—just about as old as you. Their names are Lucy and Lois. It looks very nice seeing nothing but fields and a peep or so of cottages….” Accompanied by a scarce unsigned first-edition copy of Kate Greenaway’s Book of Games [London, 1889], containing descriptions of 76 children’s games with Greenaway’s characteristic illustrations. Faint marginal staining to last page of letter, and light wear and ink inscriptions to book, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
