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Item DescriptionOverview:
Step back into the Golden Age of Travel with this stunning 1934 edition of Let's Go 'Round the World with Bob and Betty. Written by Phyllis Ayer Sowers and beautifully illustrated by Robert Von Neuman, this oversized hardcover takes readers on a sweeping global journey through the Panama Canal, across the Pacific, and into ports in Japan, China, India, Egypt, and Europe. It is a fantastic time capsule of how the world was viewed just before the immense global changes of the late 1930s and 40s.Provenance & Inscription:
This specific copy carries a beautiful piece of history right on the half-title page. It features a neat, handwritten fountain pen inscription that reads:
"Christmas 1934 / To Susanne / from Grandmother Kiefner"Gifted during the very year of its publication, this inscription adds a wonderful, personal touch of Great Depression-era history to the volume.Condition Breakdown:
Dust Jacket: The original jacket is vibrant and striking. It shows some expected chipping and edge wear (particularly at the spine ends), but it is safely housed in a brand-new, clear mylar protective cover to prevent any further wear and make the colors pop on your shelf.
Boards: Clean and well-preserved beneath the jacket.
Pages: The interior is remarkably bright. The stunning, geometric Art Deco endpapers are clean, and the text pages are free of rips, heavy foxing, or modern writing.3 Quirky & Fun Facts About This Book:The Golden Age of Steam & Canvas: Published in 1934, this book hit shelves right at the height of the luxury ocean liner era! For families in the 1930s, this book was the ultimate "armchair travel" experience, allowing kids to vividly imagine boarding a massive steamship to sail across the globe.Grosset & Dunlap’s Heyday: The publisher, Grosset & Dunlap, was an absolute powerhouse in the 1930s. They were the masters of making high-quality, beautifully illustrated books accessible to the American middle class during the Great Depression—most famously introducing the world to Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys!
Pure Art Deco Aesthetics: If you look at the gorgeous endpapers (the pages glued to the inside covers), you'll see sharp diamonds, pastel colors, and geometric angles. This is a perfect example of the famous "Art Deco" design movement that dominated the 1920s and 30s!Please review all photos carefully as they represent the exact item you will receive. Feel free to message with any questions before purchasing. Ships fast and securely packaged to protect its collectible condition!
