Iona & Peter Opie. The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes.
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0080 |
| Estimate | $50 - $150 |
| Opening bid | $50 |
| Auction | Books About Books, Bibliography and Reference |
| Date | August 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Ruth R. Hirsch |
| Location | Omaha, Nebraska |
Oxford: 1951. 8vo; 467pp; gilt lettered cloth; illustrated; very good copy. Tipped in are 4 autograph letters from Peter Opie to the same recpient, discussing related material.
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