1920 'The Best Loved Poems of James Whitcomb Riley' Hardcover Book
$33.00
1920 The Best Loved Poems of James Whitcomb Riley, Hardcover. Illustrations by Ethel Franklin Betts. Blue Ribbon Books. Good condition. No dust cover and has writng on the inside cover.
Step into the sentimental heart of early twentieth-century American literature with this 1920 edition of The Best Loved Poems of James Whitcomb Riley. Published by Blue Ribbon Books, this volume celebrates the "Hoosier Poet" whose work defined the nostalgic, rural charm of the Midwest. This particular edition is beautifully enhanced by the illustrations of Ethel Franklin Betts, an artist renowned for her ability to capture the innocence and dreamlike quality of childhood and nature that Riley so famously championed.
The sage green cloth binding offers a tactile connection to the past, with its muted tones providing a perfect example of early-century book design. While the dust jacket has been lost to time and the interior cover bears the personal touch of previous ownership through written inscriptions, the book remains a solid and evocative piece of literary history. The absence of modern styling makes it an ideal candidate for a Dark Academia-inspired library or a collection of vintage ephemera. It serves as both a functional anthology of Riley’s most enduring verses and a decorative object that speaks to a bygone era of storytelling and craftsmanship. This volume is a wonderful find for those who cherish the intersection of classic poetry and Golden Age illustration.
This item is antique, over 100 years old.
Step into the sentimental heart of early twentieth-century American literature with this 1920 edition of The Best Loved Poems of James Whitcomb Riley. Published by Blue Ribbon Books, this volume celebrates the "Hoosier Poet" whose work defined the nostalgic, rural charm of the Midwest. This particular edition is beautifully enhanced by the illustrations of Ethel Franklin Betts, an artist renowned for her ability to capture the innocence and dreamlike quality of childhood and nature that Riley so famously championed.
The sage green cloth binding offers a tactile connection to the past, with its muted tones providing a perfect example of early-century book design. While the dust jacket has been lost to time and the interior cover bears the personal touch of previous ownership through written inscriptions, the book remains a solid and evocative piece of literary history. The absence of modern styling makes it an ideal candidate for a Dark Academia-inspired library or a collection of vintage ephemera. It serves as both a functional anthology of Riley’s most enduring verses and a decorative object that speaks to a bygone era of storytelling and craftsmanship. This volume is a wonderful find for those who cherish the intersection of classic poetry and Golden Age illustration.
This item is antique, over 100 years old.