1911 Scarce First Edition with Dustjacket - The Kitten's Garden of Verses by Oliver Herford.
(Description)
Title: The Kitten's Garden of Verses.
Publisher: London, Bickers & Son Limited, 1911. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5" X 5.5".
Pages: 59 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine original blue cloth binding with black lettering and illustration on the front cover and spine (hinges fine) in an original good dust jacket (some chipping at the edges and slight toning) in a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing mainly to the endpapers - as shown, previous owner gift note on the front free endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: The book is illustrated throughout with delightful black-and-white drawings by Oliver Herford, complementing the whimsical and gentle verses that portray the lives and adventures of kittens.
Estimate: (USD 300 - USD 450).
The book: "The Kitten's Garden of Verses" is a classic collection of poems by Oliver Herford, a well-known American writer, and illustrator. The book is a playful homage to Robert Louis Stevenson’s "A Child’s Garden of Verses," with a feline twist. Herford’s witty and endearing poems paired with his delicate and humorous illustrations capture the essence of kitten antics and are sure to bring joy to both children and adults alike. This scarce first edition with the original dustjacket, published in London, is a charming example of early 20th-century children’s literature.
The author: Oliver Herford (1863-1935) was an American writer, illustrator, and humorist, known for his whimsical and witty contributions to children's literature and light verse. Often referred to as "The American Oscar Wilde," Herford’s works are filled with gentle humor and playful insights, making them timeless favorites among readers of all ages.