A Child’s Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson Vintage 1929

Stevenson’s A Child’s Garden of Verses (originally published in 1885) is a cornerstone of children’s literature, capturing the inner world of childhood through poetry—dreaming, play, imagination, and wonder. This 1929 Platt & Munk edition includes full-color plates and whimsical illustrations (artist likely Jessie Willcox Smith or a contemporary illustrator in the Platt & Munk house style). The decorative endpapers—cherubs, fairies, and children reading—are a feature that elevates this edition beyond the ordinary. Exterior: Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering and color paste-on illustration; mild edge and corner wear; light rubbing. Interior: Clean pages, illustrations vibrant, no major visible foxing. Binding: Looks intact and holding well. Overall: Very Good for age—especially given this is nearly a century old.