this is a vintage hardcover Illustrated children's book from 1970 called Old mother hubbard. the book is based on the classic nursery rhyme and features pictures and illustrations by Aurelias battaglia. Old mother Hubbard went to the cupboard to get her dog a bone when she got there the cupboard was bare and so the poor dog had none. along with the story our colorful unique illustrations to go with it. all the pages of the book are intact. the outside cover is worn around the edges and corners. the front cover has some sections that have been peeled away.