{"product_id":"1920s-whitman-mother-goose-rhymes-ruth-e-newton","title":"1920s Mother Goose Rhymes — Whitman Publishing — Ruth E. Newton Illustrations","description":"\u003ch3\u003e1920s Whitman \u003cem\u003eMother Goose Rhymes\u003c\/em\u003e — Ruth E. Newton Illustrated Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhitman Publishing\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the most prolific American producers of children’s books in the early 20th century, known for affordable editions designed for heavy use. Ruth E. Newton’s illustrations helped define the look of Whitman’s nursery‑rhyme and fairy‑tale titles, making her work especially collectible today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is an early 1920s edition of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMother Goose Rhymes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e published by Whitman Publishing Co., Racine, Wisconsin. Though undated, the design, paper stock, and illustration style align with Whitman’s 1920s output. The book contains \u003cstrong\u003e48 unnumbered pages\u003c\/strong\u003e of traditional nursery rhymes accompanied by delightful illustrations signed by \u003cstrong\u003eRuth E. Newton\u003c\/strong\u003e, who illustrated more than 40 titles for Whitman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis edition appears to have been produced on\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003elow‑cost,\u003cstrong\u003e coloring‑book‑grade paper\u003c\/strong\u003e, a common choice for Whitman’s children’s activity titles. As a result, it shows expected age‑related wear, including \u003cstrong\u003efoxing, browning, and paper crumbling\u003c\/strong\u003e, but remains a charming and usable source of long‑forgotten rhymes and period illustration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 ½” x 11 ¼”\u003c\/strong\u003e— \u003cspan\u003echild’s name is written on the front cover—typical of early children’s books and often appreciated for its sense of provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven in its fragile state, this is a wonderful example of early 20th‑century children’s publishing and a lovely reference for collectors of Whitman, Mother Goose variants, or Ruth E. Newton’s work. Because of the condition, copy may be useful for research and craft use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #f8faff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eEarly Whitman children’s books illustrated by \u003cstrong\u003eRuth E. Newton\u003c\/strong\u003e are prized for their charming line work and their role in shaping early 20th‑century American children’s illustration. Surviving examples printed on inexpensive coloring‑book stock are increasingly scarc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/collections\/vintage-antique-fiction\" title=\"Classic literature, children's books and modern fiction books\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eClassic Literature collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for more classics, children's books, modern fiction and links to other popular printed works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Whitman Publishing Racine Wisconsin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40599756144707,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/Mother_Goose_Rhymes_Front.jpg?v=1772856618","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/1920s-whitman-mother-goose-rhymes-ruth-e-newton","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}