1920 The Best Loved Poems, James Whitcomb Riley. Hardcover. Measures about 8.5" by 5.5". 188 pages. Very good condition. Shows a little age. No dust cover.
Step back into the golden age of American folk poetry with this 1920 edition of "The Best Loved Poems of James Whitcomb Riley." (Likely printed in the 1930s). Known as the "Hoosier Poet," Riley’s work captures the spirit of the 19th-century Midwest with warmth and nostalgia. This 188-page volume includes some of his most cherished verses, which often celebrated childhood, nature, and the simplicity of country life.
The book is bound in a classic early 20th-century cloth hardcover and measures 8.5" by 5.5". Published during a time when Riley was one of the most popular poets in the United States, this edition serves as a beautiful survivor of literary history. It is in very good condition, and while it no longer has its original dust cover, the gold-toned embossing on the front remains clear. The pages show the gentle tanning and character expected of a book over a century old, making it a wonderful addition to a vintage library or a thoughtful gift for a lover of classic Americana.
This item is vintage, 80 years old. While it appears to be in very 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.
