C. Ernest Massmann, artist and illustrator. Son of publisher Robert E. Massmann. per Massmann, C. Ernest Robert E. Massmann, author, librarian, and publisher of miniature books under his imprint REM Miniatures. Massmann assembled a major collection of miniature books, and is a founding member of the Miniature Book Society. New Britain, Connecticut. Massmann, Robert E. 1966 2007-09 eng An illustrated version of the old English children's rhyme about the old woman tossed up in a basket. [8] p., 1 folded sheet ([12] p.): chiefly ill.; 70 mm. when folded closed. Yellow card covers, with applied red spine. Within covers are two sections. Left section is sewn leaves, of art papers and simulated vellum, sewn as leaves. Right side is a single long accordion strip, which unfolds to show the illustrations of the rhyme. In yellow card slipcase. Nursery rhymes, English -- Illustrations. Miniature books -- 20th century -- United States -- Specimens. MNBC UNTRB public copyright Robert E. Massmann Copyright held by Robert E. Massmann. Material may not be reproduced without permission. text_book text 46621386 Z232.R64 A379 1966 b2476704 Edition of 500 copies. "Typography and binding by R.E.M. Lithographed at Central Connecticut State College."--Leaf [2]. Libraries' copy is #457. Gift: February 2003. 136419914 ark:/67531/metadc3587 meta-dc-3587 meta-pcc-e78fe30f-6de4-11dc-a8ea-001676c922db simple mphillips 2007-09-28, 17:04:41 mphillips 2009-12-21, 22:23:31 DC ./massmann False