First edition of this surreal rhyme about what happens when animals, tired of being food for humans, rise up — with lovely and hilarious illustrations by Walter Crane.
Near fine.
Price: $300.00
The animal outrage is not just confined to being subjected to the dinner plate — several stanzas and an illustration are dedicated to the impact of human technology such as airplanes, which cause ducks to note "'twas now impossible to fly." There is also an anti-vivisection rabbit, and a group of sharks disturbed by submarines. Crane illustrates these disgruntled animals with just enough absurdity to steer RUMBO RHYMES clear of ANIMAL FARM territory. This is a beautiful copy.
London & New York: Harper & Brothers, 1911. 9'' x 6.5''. Original green pictorial cloth boards. Green pictorial endleaves of a decorative pattern of animals. Illustrated in color and black and white. 104 pages. Binding corners and spine ends a touch bumped. Text block edges with scattered foxing. Clean and bright.
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