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Rabindranath Tagore, The Crescent Moon: Child Poems, New York: Macmillan, 1914

xii, ii, 82 pages including 8 coloured plates by Nandalal Bose; bound in light blue cloth, retaining the original upper cover with designs in gilt by T Sturge Moore
7.25 x 5.5 x 0.5 in (18.8 x 14 x 1.2 cm)

Signed by Rabindranath Tagore on the front end paper, and signed by Nandalal Bose beneath the plate "The Home" (after a painting by Nandalal Bose himself) facing page number 1.

An extremely rare book signed both by Rabindranath Tagore and Nandalal Bose, a unique book one of its own kind in the world.

The Crescent Moon: Child Poems is a collection of poems written by the Indian poet, philosopher, and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.

The collection comprises 40 poems that depict the innocence, wonder, and imagination of childhood. The poems are written in simple language and employ natural imagery, making them accessible to both children and adults. Each poem explores a different theme, from the beauty of nature to the joys and sorrows of life.

The book is considered a classic of children's literature and is widely read and studied in schools and universities across the world.

Tagore, who was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, is known for his contributions to Bengali literature and his efforts to promote cultural exchange between India and the West. The Crescent Moon is an excellent example of his literary genius and his ability to capture the essence of childhood through his poetry.

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