• May include: A black and white illustration depicts a group of people gathered outdoors. Several children and adults are seated or standing around a central point, possibly a fire or a meal. The scene is shaded by foliage, suggesting a natural setting.
  • May include: A vintage book titled "Riley Farm-Rhymes" with a textured red cover and gold lettering. The book's spine is dark green with gold accents. The book is set against a white background.
  • May include: A grayscale painting depicts a farmer harvesting crops in a field. The farmer, wearing a vest and long-sleeved shirt, bends to gather bundles of wheat. The sky is overcast, and the scene evokes a sense of rural labor.
  • May include: Black and white illustration depicting a dramatic scene. A man in work clothes recoils in shock, holding a rake. A woman in a long dress and apron swings a shovel. The setting appears to be outdoors, possibly a yard.
  • May include: A black and white illustration depicts a group of people gathered outdoors. Several children and adults are seated or standing around a central point, possibly a fire or a meal. The scene is shaded by foliage, suggesting a natural setting.
  • May include: A vintage book titled "Riley Farm-Rhymes" with a textured red cover and gold lettering. The book's spine is dark green with gold accents. The book is set against a white background.
  • May include: A grayscale painting depicts a farmer harvesting crops in a field. The farmer, wearing a vest and long-sleeved shirt, bends to gather bundles of wheat. The sky is overcast, and the scene evokes a sense of rural labor.
  • May include: Black and white illustration depicting a dramatic scene. A man in work clothes recoils in shock, holding a rake. A woman in a long dress and apron swings a shovel. The setting appears to be outdoors, possibly a yard.
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Vintage Illustrated Book Riley Farm Rhymes 1905 / Vintage Prints / Vintage Poetry Book

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  • Vintage: From the 1900s
  • Gift wrapping: Available

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"Riley Farm-Rhymes" was written by James Whitcomb Riley and illustrated by Will Vawter. Published by The Bobb-Merrill Company, this vintage book was printed in 1905. Filled with poems and insights into rural life at the turn of the century, the book is illustrated with beautiful black and white line drawings as well as paintings.

The book has bright red cloth covers with a gilded embossed title. It is in very good vintage condition with some bumping at the corners and wear shelf wear at the spine. The pages are clean and the binding is tight.

A beautiful, quaint look into years gone by.

This small gift book is quite amazing and would be a special gift to give or receive.

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Price:$18.95

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  • Cost to ship
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May include: A black and white illustration depicts a group of people gathered outdoors. Several children and adults are seated or standing around a central point, possibly a fire or a meal. The scene is shaded by foliage, suggesting a natural setting.

"Riley Farm-Rhymes" was written by James Whitcomb Riley and illustrated by Will Vawter. Published by The Bobb-Merrill Company, this vintage book was printed in 1905. Filled with poems and insights into rural life at the turn of the century, the book is illustrated with beautiful black and white line drawings as well as paintings.

The book has bright red cloth covers with a gilded embossed title. It is in very good vintage condition with some bumping at the corners and wear shelf wear at the spine. The pages are clean and the binding is tight.

A beautiful, quaint look into years gone by.

This small gift book is quite amazing and would be a special gift to give or receive.

(TXSS)

-----------------

For more of our non fiction and poetry books visit:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/OpenslateBooks?ref=hdr_shop_menu§ion_id=15833610

For our shop policies go to:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/OpenslateBooks?ref=hdr_shop_menu#policies

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    Vintage from the 1900s
  • Gift wrapping
    Available

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