Description: Runaway Rhymes by Alice Higgins Illustrated by Tom LambWise-Parslow, NY, 1931. Very good hardcover, no dustjacket. Tight binding, solid spine, very good cover with gilt titling and decoration. Gift inscription to ffep, no writing to text. Illustrated endpapers. B&W and Color Illustrations; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 140 pages.In 1924, Tom Lamb began illustrating children's books, including Runaway Rhymes, The Tale of Bing-O, Jolly Kid Alphabet, and Kiddyland Story Balloons. Shortly after his success with Runaway Rhymes, Lamb signed a contract with Good Housekeeping magazine to illustrate a series of Kiddyland cartoons. Lamb developed an extensive line of tie-ins, including Kiddyland textiles, soaps, and talcum powder. There was even a Kiddiegram designed for and endorsed by Shirley Temple.Loc: B1StoreAdd to FavoritesFeedbackAntique 1931 Childrens Book TOM LAMB illustrated Alice Higgins Poems Run Away HC Runaway Rhymes by Alice Higgins Illustrated by Tom LambWise-Parslow, NY, 1931. Very good hardcover, no dustjacket. Tight binding, solid spine, very good cover with gilt titling and decoration. Gift inscription to ffep, no writing to text. Illustrated endpapers. B&W and Color Illustrations; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 140 pages.In 1924, Tom Lamb began illustrating children's books, including Runaway Rhymes, The Tale of Bing-O, Jolly Kid Alphabet, and Kiddyland Story Balloons. Shortly after his success with Runaway Rhymes, Lamb signed a contract with Good Housekeeping magazine to illustrate a series of Kiddyland cartoons. Lamb developed an extensive line of tie-ins, including Kiddyland textiles, soaps, and talcum powder. There was even a Kiddiegram designed for and endorsed by Shirley Temple.Loc: B1
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Features: Illustrated
Format: Hardcover
Personalize: No
Number of Pages: 140
Illustrator: Tom Lamb
Topic: Decorative Art, General, Children's
Book Series: NONE
Vintage: Yes
Era: 1930s
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Ex Libris: No
Edition: First Edition
Language: English
Publication Year: 1931
Book Title: Runaway Rhymes
Intended Audience: Adults, Ages 2-3, Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, Young Adults
Author: Alice Higgins
Original Language: English
Signed By: N/A
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Wise-Parslow
Inscribed: No
Signed: No
Genre: Adventure, Fairy Tale, Imagery, Children's
Personalized: No
Type: Hardcover
