A Child’s Book of Old Verses [Hardcover] Jesse Wilcox Smith

Description

Hardcover has some wear and water damage. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This charming early 20th century collection of classic nursery rhymes and children’s verses is a delightful artifact from the Golden Age of Illustration. Published around 1910, it features the whimsical artwork of Jesse Wilcox Smith, one of the most renowned female illustrators of her time. Smith’s warm, nostalgic depictions of childhood captured the imagination of the era and her distinct style influenced generations of children’s book illustrators.

While the binding shows some signs of age and exposure, the interior pages have been remarkably preserved, allowing modern readers to appreciate Smith’s delicate lines and the simple yet evocative verses that have enchanted children for centuries. From beloved classics like “Hey Diddle Diddle” to charming lesser-known rhymes, this volume offers a window into the nursery rhyme tradition that helped shape our cultural heritage. A wonderful addition for collectors of vintage children’s literature or those seeking to inspire young readers with timeless verse.