1927 I Know a Secret Book by Christopher Morley
$47.99
1927 I Know a Secret by Christopher Morley, Hardcover. Illustrated by Jeanette Warmuth. Measures about 8" by 5.5". 235 pages. Good condition. The spine has some damage on the outside. Shows age.
Step into the whimsical literary world of the late 1920s with this 1927 edition of I Know a Secret by Christopher Morley. This hardcover volume is a quintessential example of Jazz Age children’s literature, capturing the playful spirit and sophisticated charm Morley was known for. The cover is bound in a muted sage green cloth featuring a striking gold-stamped title in a font that epitomizes Art Deco design. Below the text, a charming gilded illustration depicts a vintage motorcar traveling through a stylized landscape, perfectly echoing the era of newfound mobility and adventure.
Illustrated by Jeanette Warmuth, the interior offers a nostalgic journey through Morley’s storytelling. This specific copy serves as a beautiful decor piece for a dedicated home library or a thoughtful gift for a collector of early twentieth-century first editions. The textured linen binding provides a tactile experience that modern reprints simply cannot replicate. Style this piece on a mahogany desk alongside a brass magnifying glass to lean into a classic study aesthetic, or pair it with other gilded spines to create a curated shelf of interwar literature. Despite the spine showing its history, the volume remains a sturdy and evocative remnant of the 1927 literary scene.
This item is vintage, over 95 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.
Step into the whimsical literary world of the late 1920s with this 1927 edition of I Know a Secret by Christopher Morley. This hardcover volume is a quintessential example of Jazz Age children’s literature, capturing the playful spirit and sophisticated charm Morley was known for. The cover is bound in a muted sage green cloth featuring a striking gold-stamped title in a font that epitomizes Art Deco design. Below the text, a charming gilded illustration depicts a vintage motorcar traveling through a stylized landscape, perfectly echoing the era of newfound mobility and adventure.
Illustrated by Jeanette Warmuth, the interior offers a nostalgic journey through Morley’s storytelling. This specific copy serves as a beautiful decor piece for a dedicated home library or a thoughtful gift for a collector of early twentieth-century first editions. The textured linen binding provides a tactile experience that modern reprints simply cannot replicate. Style this piece on a mahogany desk alongside a brass magnifying glass to lean into a classic study aesthetic, or pair it with other gilded spines to create a curated shelf of interwar literature. Despite the spine showing its history, the volume remains a sturdy and evocative remnant of the 1927 literary scene.
This item is vintage, over 95 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.