1927 Rare First Edition - Flower-Children, A Flower Book illustrated by Eleanor S. March.
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(Description)
Author: G.M. Faulding. Eleanor S. March, Illustrator.
Title: Flower-Children: A Flower Book for Little Folks.
Publisher: London, Humphrey Milford, Oxford University Press, 1927. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 6" X 5".
Pages: Unpaginated.
Binding: Attractive and very good original illustrated hardcover binding (hinges fine, spine lightly sunned - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the flower children wonderfully illustrated in color by Eleanor S. March.
The book: Flower-Children is a beautifully illustrated children's book that transforms various flowers into charming child-like figures, each with a unique character that reflects the nature of the flower it represents. Published in 1927, this book captures the pastoral, imaginative spirit of early 20th-century children's literature.
The Illustrator: Eleanor S. MARCH (1871-1967) Graphic artist and illustrator active between the 1900s and at least the late 1920's. She was born Eleanor Sewell March in Rochdale, Lancashire the daughter of a solicitor. Her artwork is celebrated for its delicate lines and expressive characters. Her illustrations in Flower-Children are cherished for their whimsical detail and vibrant colors, making each page a visual delight for children and adults alike.