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5-2-5. The bluebeard picture book

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The bluebeard picture book / [illustrated] by Walter Crane.
- Call No.
- : VZ1-284
- Publication etc.
- : [London] : G. Routledge, [1875?]
- Physical Descript.
- : [32] leaves of plates : col ill. ; 25cm.
This specially made toy book combines four books, including “Little Red Riding Hood”, with a redesigned front cover. The illustrations typical of Crane, who had studied Ukiyoe, show traces of its influence in bold outlines, even application of colors, and the use of black color.