Jan Struther and Ernest Shepard — The Modern Strwwelpeter

London , Methuen and Co , 1936. First edition. Hardback. The first edition of this sought after children's book. The first edition. The Modern Struwwelpeter is an English retelling of this traditional German story. Der Struwwelpeter is an 1845 German children's book written and illustrated by Heinrich Hoffmann. It comprises illustrations and rhymes which have been updated and recreated in this book. Each of the thirty-six pages of the story is accompanied by charming illustrations depicting the story of the Modern Struwwelpeter. In the original publisher's boards. Externally generally smart. Minor loss to the front board. Marginal age toning to the boards. Internally firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Contemporary ink inscription to the front free endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .