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Kate Douglas Wiggin Signed ''Mother Carey's Chickens''

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
Kate Douglas Wiggin Signed ''Mother Carey's Chickens''
Kate Douglas Wiggin's signed copy of her novel ''Mother Carey's Chickens'', which was twice adapted into film in 1938 and 1963, the latter starring Hayley Mills. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1911. Wiggin signs the front free endpaper, ''Yours sincerely / Kate Douglas Wiggin''. Wiggin was an important reformer of children's education at the turn of the century, as the first person to found a free kindergarten school in San Francisco in 1878. Her passion for children's rights carried over to her successful career as an author of children's books. Illustrated book measures 5.25'' x 7.75''. Separation starting at joints and some soiling to boards. Previous owner's name on front pastedown. Overall in good condition.