Tales in Rhyme and Colour. London: Blackie & Son, 1916. First Edition. Folio. Gray cloth boards, pictorial panel to upper cover. Light spotting to covers, contents pages in nice bright condition.

A collection of eight poems for children, beautifully illustrated in full colour & line drawings throughout.

Emma Florence Harrison was an Australian Art Nouveau and Pre-Raphaelite illustrator of poetry and children’s books. Her drawings are vibrant, richly coloured and characterised by a strong black outline around the figures.

Many of her books were published by Blackie & Sons.