Robin Hood, title page and binding proof

Robin Hood, title page and binding proof

Book design
Pen drawing, American
Illustration of books -- United States

A book cover design showing two white children in profile, a boy and a girl, sitting on chairs and reading. Below them is a framed, decorated box with the words: "EDITED BY CLIFTON JOHNSON" written inside. The book title: "ROBIN HOOD" is framed above the illustration. The whole is framed by a frame. The name of the book and the author are to the left, on top of the spine with a torch with: "GOLDEN BOOKS FOR CHILDREN" written in the middle of it and the name of the publisher: "THE BAKER & TAYLOR CO." written on the bottom.

Johnson, Clifton, 1865-1940

Image from cover of Robin Hood edited by Clifton Johnson, 1910

Jones Library Special Collections

circa 1910

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From the Clifton Johnson Collection

Illustrations

CJA0316

Pen and ink

10.5 x 7.5