1921 From The Tower Window of My Bookhouse, Hardcover Book. Edited by Olive Beaupre Miller. Measures about 9.5" by 7". 448 pages. Good condition. Shows a little age.
Discover a treasure trove of literary history with this authentic 1921 first edition volume from "My Bookhouse". Titled "From the Tower Window," this 448-page hardcover is Volume 5 of the beloved series published by The Bookhouse for Children in Chicago. It features a rich collection of stories and poems from masters like Shakespeare, Tennyson, and Hans Christian Andersen, alongside legends of Robin Hood and Joan of Arc.
The book is famously illustrated with vibrant woodcuts and color plates by renowned artists like Donn P. Crane and M.D. Charleson, which remain remarkably clear despite their century-old age. This edition features the original dark blue or green cloth binding with a beautiful pictorial paste-on illustration on the front cover. It is an ideal gift for antique book collectors, educators, or as a nostalgic addition to a nursery library.
This book is antique, over 100 years old. While it appears to be in good condition, there is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw I would reach out prior to sending it.
