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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good Indeed. Gladys M. Wheat (illustrator). First edition. A fine copy of the first edition of this scarce and unusual illustrated verse poetry anthology for children, with drawings throughout by Gladys M. Wheat and her art students at the University of Missouri. The first edition in the original green paper wraps.Illustrated throughout by art teacher at the University of Missouri, Gladys M. Wheat, who provided most of the illustrations. The rest were contributed by her students.Each page contains a World War One themed Mother Goose rhyme accompanied by a black and white illustration. Issued by the Department of Patriotic Education, Woman's Committee, National Council of Defense, Missouri Division. This work was intended to raise money for 'Patriotic Uses.'With verse by George Nardin. In the publisher's original green paper wraps. Externally, excellent. Slight age toning of paper wraps and the odd mark. Internally, firmly bound. Marks to title page. Pages otherwise clean and bright. Very Good Indeed. book.