The Rocket Book — Peter Newell, 1912

This charming 1912 cover for Peter Newell's The Rocket Book captures the playful imagination of early twentieth-century children's illustration. A group of children and a small dog gather against a muted blue ground, gazing upward toward a mysterious opening and a trail of tiny golden sparks and stars.

Weathered blue, warm ochre, cream and black give the cover its distinctive antique character, while the original decorative title and Peter Newell credit preserve the visual identity of the historic book. Natural surface wear, faded printing and the cloth-like blue border add to its appeal as a genuine piece of vintage children's-book design.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Peter Newell (1862–1924)
• Title: The Rocket Book
• Original title: The Rocket Book
• Series: Not applicable / standalone children's book
• Date: 1912
• Period: Early 20th century
• Place of Origin: United States
• Medium: Illustrated book cover; exact printing process not established from the supplied Library of Congress source

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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