Delight in the whimsical charm of early twentieth century children's verse with this wonderfully preserved antique volume. This collectible poetry book brings together playful rhymes and the creative, stylized illustrations of Tom Lamb.
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Size: 9.5 inches by 6.5 inches
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Decade: 1930s
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Style: Children's Poetry / 1930s Illustration
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Condition: Good antique condition with light corner bumping, minor edge wear to the blue cloth, a solid binding, and a vintage name sticker on the inside cover
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Extra notes: Features 140 pages published by Volland, containing delightful period-accurate text and illustrations
Tom Lamb was a celebrated mid-century American industrial designer and illustrator, famous for his playful textile designs, children's book art, and innovative ergonomic handle designs. Published in 1931, Runaway Rhymes captures the cheerful, rhythmic innocence of Depression-era children's literature through the gentle verses of Alice Higgins. Bound in a striking, vibrant cerulean blue cloth with elegant gold gilt text on the cover, this clean 140-page book serves as a lovely standalone display piece or an endearing gift for a collector of early 1930s illustrations.