{"title":"Books","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"aesops-fables-with-200-illustrations-by-harrison-weir-john-tenniel-and-ernest-griset","title":"Antique 1900s Aesop's Fables Henry Altemus Hardcover Book, Pictorial Green Fairy","description":"This vintage book is full of beautiful timeless tales as well as illustrations by some notable figures such as Sir John Tenniel (1820–1914) Tenniel is most famous for his iconic and imaginative illustrations for Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking-Glass (1871). Lewis Carroll was so impressed by Tenniel’s animated designs for an 1848 edition of Aesop's Fables that he selected him for the Alice books. Tenniel was the first cartoonist and illustrator of his genre to be knighted, a testament to his significant creative contributions. Although I could not find an exact publication date printed in this edition, I estimate that it is late 1800's to early 1900's due to some research I did based on when the illustrators listed in the book had their contributions published, as well as other reasons. But please note that I could not find an exact date noted inside the actual book and there does not appear to be any pages missing. It is in overall good condition for its age, with some minor wear and staining on the fabric cover. Please see all photos for an accurate description.","brand":"Mochroi Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52860381757624,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/6740\/0632\/files\/71c2dc3c-il_fullxfull.7663646083_fruh.jpg?v=1771354045"},{"product_id":"fairy-tales-1950-edition-by-katharine-gibson-illustrated-by-isobel-read-hardcover","title":"1950 Fairy Tales Hardcover Book, Katharine Gibson, Isobel Read Whitman","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep directly into a mid-century magical world with this rare, authentic 1950 edition of \"Fairy Tales\" retold by Katharine Gibson. Published by the legendary Whitman Publishing Company, this gorgeous, thick anthology compiles 37 timeless stories accompanied by stunning color and black-and-white illustrations by Isobel Read.\u003cbr\u003eThe beautiful front cover features Read's iconic artwork depicting a young brother and sister wandering into a magical forest glade, guided by woodland elves and a glowing fairy queen floating before a distant, mystical purple castle.\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Significance \u0026amp; Style\u003cbr\u003eWhitman's early 1950s children's treasuries are highly regarded for their rich, painterly illustrations and immersive storytelling. This massive volume captures a wonderfully nostalgic, mid-century modern aesthetic, making it a stellar addition to an antique nursery library, a fairy-tale collection, or a cozy cottagecore display bookshelf.\u003cbr\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Fairy TalesAuthor\/Retold By: Katharine Gibson\u003cbr\u003eIllustrator: Isobel Read\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Whitman Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003ePublication Year: 1950 (First Edition)\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover without dust jacket (as issued)\u003cbr\u003eContent: Features 37 classic fairy tales across over 300 pages\u003cbr\u003eCondition Report:\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition with beautiful character and age-appropriate wear. The vibrant front cover illustration remains exceptionally bright and colorful, showing light edge-chipping, corner rubbing, and surface scuffing along the outer board borders. The cloth spine is intact with expected fading and minor shelf softening at the tips. Interior pages are clean and structurally sound with lovely natural age-tanning. (Please review all listing photos for an exact look at the cosmetic condition).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mochroi Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52860381954232,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/6740\/0632\/files\/7882f053-il_fullxfull.7597493520_lwts.jpg?v=1771354049"},{"product_id":"mother-brown-earths-children-1927-edition-illustrated-book","title":"1927 Mother Brown Earth's Children Antique Book, Edna Groff Deihl","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the whimsical world of early 20th-century children's literature with this rare, authentic 1927 edition of \"Mother Brown Earth's Children\" by Edna Groff Deihl. Published by Albert Whitman \u0026amp; Company, this highly collectible antique volume compiles Deihl’s famous anthropomorphic garden stories, beautifully blending \"Flower and Berry Babies\" with \"Vegetable and Fruit Children.\u003cbr\u003e\"This specific 1927 edition features the stunning, vibrant front cover illustration by the legendary Milo Winter. The artwork depicts charming flower, fruit, and vegetable babies—including a strawberry, carrot, onion, and pink blossom—dancing hand-in-hand in a joyful fairy-tale ring.\u003cbr\u003eEra \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003cbr\u003eDuring the 1920s, nature-based anthropomorphic fantasy stories captivated young readers. This book is a prime example of the era's gorgeous, stylized graphic design and imaginative storytelling, making it a stellar addition to any vintage nursery library or antique book collection.\u003cbr\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Mother Brown Earth's Children: Flower and Berry Babies, Vegetable and Fruit Children Combined\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Edna Groff Deihl\u003cbr\u003eIllustrator: Milo Winter (Front Cover)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Albert Whitman \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003ePublication Year: 1927Binding: Original blue cloth hardcover with full-color pictorial paste-down graphic on the front cover.\u003cbr\u003eCondition Report:\u003cbr\u003eThis is a well-loved, authentic children's antique book with beautiful character and age-appropriate shelf wear. The blue cloth spine shows fraying at the top and bottom edges. The front pictorial paper cover has minor scuffing, edge chipping, and corner rubbing consistent with its near-century age. The binding remains intact. (Please see all listing photos for exact cosmetic condition).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mochroi Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52860381987000,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/6740\/0632\/files\/44fb8d96-il_fullxfull.7591315100_91an.jpg?v=1771354050"}],"url":"https:\/\/mochroivintage.com\/collections\/books.oembed","provider":"Mochroi Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}